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 stood, and there was tension in every line of his body. “I’m going home. I don’t think I can work today.”


“All right.” Michael dropped his hands to his lap so Sam wouldn’t see the way they clenched into fists.


Sam hesitated as though he wanted to say or do something else, but he eventually shook his head. When he turned and headed for the door, his footsteps made no sound on the plush carpet. Michael watched him go, and the ache in his chest grew with each step that separated them.


Sam paused with his hand on the doorknob, but didn’t turn. Michael took a deep breath, and let it out, his voice soft when he spoke.


“For what it’s worth, I’m sorry.”


Nothing but silence from Sam, and then he just shook his head and walked out the door.


Chapter 26