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

“And maybe it’s too late. I wouldn’t blame you if you told me to get lost and transferred anyway.” The words sounded like they hurt Michael to say, and Sam took a little perverse pleasure in that. So he remained silent and let Michael continue. “But my eyes were opened last night. Before the sex, but yes, that, too.”


He slid closer and reached for Sam’s hand, and Sam let him take it and hold it, but he tried not to be affected by the sensuous sweep of Michael’s thumb against his skin. He had to keep himself in check and not let anything show.


“Sam, I don’t know what to do or say to make you believe me.” His voice dropped lower, and a note of pleading seeped in. “All I can do is ask you to give me a chance to show you how sorry I am that I’ve wasted years between us and that what we have going forward could be amazing.”


Chapter 36