Page 75 of Oracle Returns: Time will Stop

They all knew the clock was ticking on this one. On Monday, everyone would be back at the office, and in danger again.

It was going to be a marathon.

As they stood, Bishop hugged her partner.

“I’ll see you in the morning. Call me if you need me, or something goes down with the case. I can get to you pretty fast.”

Oh, Honor would.

Bet.

On.

It.

Together, she and Booth headed out, and behind them, Raven escorted his wife, and the Carters to the cars. He wanted to tuck Bex away, and make sure the babysitter got home safely.

Then, he had some magick to work.

With Bex helping him.

They were going to fortify the spells on each of them. While the house was protected, he wanted to make sure his wife didn’t eat a gun.

Not that they had one in the house.

As they were left alone, Tori hugged Ridge.

“I’m so sorry for your loss,” she said. “I know I can’t make the pain stop, but I’m so damn sorry, Ridge. If you need anything at all, even if it’s just someone to cry with,” she said, as tears filled her eyes, “I’m your girl.”

Oh, he appreciated that.

And he might take her up on that offer. The future was going to be difficult as he learned to live it without the woman who was dedicated to him and had been his world.

He wiped his eyes.

“I know,” he whispered. “Thank you, Tor.”

Julian hugged the man next.

“My dude, if you need me, call. I’ll show up. You’re my brother from another mother. I know all of us feel that way. We’ve got you, Ridge. You aren’t doing this alone. I promise. You have a support system.”

God.

He hoped so.

Because he felt like he was in a free-fall over this. The only reason he was functioning was he could feel Lucian connected to his mind, soothing him. His gentle energy was holding him together.

Thank God for their mental link.

“Lock up,” Julian stated, knowing his business partner would.

With a goodnight to everyone, they headed out. When they were gone, Jagger patted Lucian on the back.

“You made the right decision.”

Lucian lifted a brow.

“I did?”