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

Sam shoved his feet into shoes, grabbed his keys, and raced out the door.6


Michael shut the door behind him and headed for the next room. Just as he was about to open the door, movement caught his eye. There was Sam, looking flushed and a little windblown, as though he’d run all the way from home. More likely he’d just run in from the parking lot and up the stairs.


For just a second, Michael stood transfixed. Sam’s chest heaved as he sucked in breath, and Michael couldn’t help but notice the way his eyes sparkled. He imagined, just for a moment, a different situation where Sam would be flushed and breathing hard.


Michael quickly clamped down hard on those feelings and offered Sam a small smile. He’d been reasonably sure Sam would come, despite the man’s reservations.


“Head to your office. Let me send Michelle in, and I’ll be in to brief you.”


Chapter 13