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 don’t think it’s fast. I think it’s right. We’re finally at a good place, despite me being an ass for so long, and I want the whole thing with you. I want you with me all the time.”


Sam’s smile slipped. “Stop berating yourself. We’ve been over that, and I’ve forgiven you. Didn’t we agree to let it go and move forward?”


Not in so many words, but that didn’t matter. Michael would never stop feeling guilty for wasting too much time by being stubborn. He shook his head and sat up, though he didn’t go far.


“If you aren’t ready, you can tell me.”


Sam frowned. “It’s not that I’m not. I just think it’s fast.”


“Okay. We can wait.” Michael wasn’t happy about it, but he understood Sam’s hesitation.


Sam played with the hem of Michael’s shirt, his eyes downcast, and then he took a deep breath. “So you, what? Just thought of this today? Out of nowhere?”


Chapter 60