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

“Just tell me one thing.” Dom’s voice was low and serious, and Sam stopped struggling. He gave Dom his full attention. “Just tell me that this isn’t some ploy of yours to, I don’t know, finally get Michael to act.”


Sam would have been hurt by the accusation, but he knew Dom was worried. And it was exactly the kind of thing his younger self would have done—make Michael see what he was losing. Hell, it was something the Sam of a few months ago would have done. But not anymore.


“It’s not.” Sam sighed and gently pulled out of Dom’s hold. “Maybe before, if I had thought about it. But now? Now it’s self-preservation. I’ll never be able to move on if I don’t leave.”


Dom gave him a sad smile and then leaned back into the couch and slouched down. He rubbed a hand over his face, and Sam stayed quiet, knowing Dom was thinking everything over. Eventually Dom nodded.


“Okay. Okay, Sammy. We’ll go somewhere else. But on two conditions.”


Chapter 23