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 went limp, and he panted hard. Michael stayed still as his body throbbed. He was desperate to move, but he didn’t want to hurt Sam when the man was so sensitive. Finally Sam opened his eyes, peered at Michael, and whispered, “Go.”


Michael knew it wouldn’t take much because he was right on the edge, frantic to fall over. Michael started to move in long thrusts, and then Sam’s channel clenched down and gripped him, and Michael shouted out his release. He pushed in hard, and tremors wracked his body as he came.


He started to collapse, but had enough sense to roll them to their sides. Still buried inside Sam, Michael thrust again—a barely there movement that sent shivers through them both. Sam grabbed at him, snuggling close. Michael didn’t even care when he felt Sam smear come across his back. He needed Sam even closer, if that were possible.


Chapter 34