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

“Then explain to me why I just got an email stating that when the Duncan Moor program is up and running, I’ll be expected to report for duty to train.”


“I’ll take care of it, Avery. Don’t worry.”


“You’ll take care of it? That’s supposed to make me feel better?” Avery growled, but the sound cut off. “Wait a minute. What’s with you?”


Michael squinted. “What do you mean?”


“Don’t bullshit me. I’ve known you for a long time. You trained at the same time as Luke and I did.” Avery’s voice broke just a tad on his bonded’s name. Three and a half years was not enough time to get over the loss. “You sound weird.”


“You always sound weird,” Michael shot back. He hoped Avery would bristle and posture like he always did and forget what he asked.


“Nice try. Just tell me what’s going on.”


Michael debated it for a long moment. He wasn’t the sharing type, but he had known Avery a long time. Michael held him when he grieved for Luke.


Chapter 45