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

It was a bad idea, and Sam knew it—knew it would just make the hurt worse afterward, knew having him and then letting him go would make everything a million times worse. But he just didn’t care. First and foremost was the need to know what Michael tasted like—felt like. He was sure they’d be explosive in bed, and he was absolutely certain a night with Michael would be the best he’d ever had.


Sam was leaving, and he wanted that with Michael.


“Hey,” Sam said, his voice soft and low. “As soon as my transfer comes through, I’ll be gone, right? It’s not like I have to work out my notice. Just pack up my stuff and my cat and go.”


Sam took a breath and then a chance. He slid closer, and then, with his gaze fixed on Michael’s, lifted up, swung a leg over, and landed on Michael’s lap. Immediately Michael gripped his thighs, and a moan that sent shivers down Sam’s spine tore out of Michael’s throat.


Chapter 30