Ghostwalker Sam Jones has been half in love with Michael King since he started working at Requiem Inc. But Michael is his boss and a Guardian, to boot. Sam thinks they could make it work anyway, but Michael uses his position and his age to keep Sam at arm’s length.<br><br>When Sam continues to volunteer for the most dangerous cases, Michael has to intervene. He tells himself he’s just doing his job, but he’s always seen Sam as more than another operative, and he can’t bear the thought of not taking his chance.<br><br>The connection between them has been strong from the beginning, and Michael’s telepathy adds unexpected depth and an edge to their new romance, but working together while they try to build their relationship might be the hardest part of their job if they don’t make some sacrifices.

Lost Souls Found

“You know it wasn’t your fault. I know you know that.”


“Doesn’t mean I don’t feel it.”


“Of course you do.” Sam took one more step forward. “But you also know that John is waiting for you. Has been waiting for you. Why are you making him wait anymore?”


Tom’s gaze snapped to his. “There is no way he wants to see me. I failed him.”


“I don’t think John would think that.” Sam leaned against a tree and let his arms hang loose. He did everything he could think of to keep from getting confrontational. “From everything you said about him at the trial, from everything his family said, he was a forgiving and gentle soul.”


“Yes.” Tom’s voice cracked. He cleared his throat, but it didn’t quite work. “He was the kindest man I ever met.”


“M-more than anything.” Tom was shaking now, and Sam was sure if he could, he’d be crying. But it felt like a healing sort of thing, not a bad thing. Sam let him have that for a few minutes, and then he gently pressed on.


Chapter 10