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

“I suppose it’s theoretically possible,” Michael mused.


Sam brightened and gave him a grin and then a kiss. He hadn’t been sure Michael would even entertain the idea, and it meant the world to him that Michael not only entertained it, but also put stock in what Sam said.


“You could test it. On someone else. See if you can make them hear you if you drop your mental shields.”


“Maybe.” Michael grinned and rolled them so he pressed Sam into the mattress. “But right now, you’re all I care about.”


Michael kissed Sam easily and sensually, and then he pulled back. Sam stared into Michael’s eyes and saw the warmth and affection there—and love, though he was sure Michael wasn’t ready to admit it. That was fine. Sam knew it would come in time.


“This week was awful,” Michael admitted. “Being apart when you’re right there is ten times worse than I ever imagined.”


“But if it’s what we need to do, then it’s what we’ll do. We’ll make this work, Michael.”


Chapter 49