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

But Blake wasn’t standing on his doorstep.


Sam blinked and tried to make sense of what was before his eyes. When he heard the knock, he just assumed it was Blake because who else could it be? Dom and Levi, and even Derek, would have called first to make sure their company was welcome. Only his brother showed up unannounced, just as he did at Blake’s house.


Except it was definitely Michael King on the other side of the door, looking worried, upset, and absolutely delicious in a faded pair of jeans that molded to his long, muscular legs and a T-shirt that had seen better days but was obviously comfortable.


Michael rubbed the back of his neck and then straightened to his full height. “I was hoping we could talk.”


Something vicious twisted in Sam’s chest. Raw pain and anger swirled together. He wanted to talk?


Chapter 27