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

“Well that last thing is certainly true.”


Sam grinned, slid his hands up Michael’s shoulders, and came to rest on the sides of Michael’s neck. “I’ve seen you interact with people for years, Michael. And everything I’ve seen has endeared you to me—except maybe the breaking-my-heart thing.”


Michael swallowed and opened his mouth because he’d apologize a hundred times if he had to…a thousand. Michael would say it over and over until Sam knew the truth of it down in his bones. But Sam didn’t give him a chance. He pressed his fingers over Michael’s lips so Michael knew not to speak.


“You’re pretty dang awesome. But I’ve really only seen you at work. Even when the department gets together outside of the office for parties or holidays or whatever, you’re still partially in work mode. So I want to know the rest. I want to know you.”


Chapter 38