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

“Stop saying that.” Sam’s voice was harsher than he intended, but he didn’t try to soften it, not even when Michael’s gaze jerked to his and surprise was all over Michael’s face. Sam held that gaze. “You keep saying we can’t be together because of the job, because you’re my boss, because you’re too old for me. It’s crap. It’s all crap. If that’s all you have to say, then you can leave.”


Michael’s dark eyes flared as he sucked in a sharp breath through his nose. “It’s not. Iamyour boss. And getting involved is just wrong. Because of that.”


“Dammit, Sam. Don’t you think if there weren’t this huge thing between us, I wouldn’t have already made you mine? But I can’t. The abuse of power is just unacceptable.”


Sam didn’t say anything as he watched the anguish take over Michael’s face. It was the most emotion he’d ever seen from the man, and he hated that Michael was so upset. But it was all on Michael. He put them in this situation.


Chapter 28