Page 77 of Oracle Returns: Time will Stop

She was weak.

VERY WEAK.

Her mind was malleable.

Oh, and she also spent her night popping those pills to sleep, which gave him a way in.

Her depression was his greatest victory.

Earlier, he’d placed the necklace in her home, and tonight, while she slept, he’d find her in her dreams and make sure they were memorable.

The game was on, and he needed Lucian Monroe to come out of his hidey-hole to join him back in the static.

When he did…

He’d have him.

Then, he’d move on to the ultimate prize.

Oracle.

Then, the static would be his.

Oh, and the pretty ex-cop who thought she’d slipped away from him would be his ultimate prize. He’d control her mind and make her his.

Finally.

When he wanted something…

He got it.

Bet on it.

* * * L I T T L E M O O N * * *

Genesis’ Apartment

That Evening

Tucked Away

The whole ride there, Josh had been absolutely silent. As he navigated the silent Salem streets, he kept both hands on the wheel, and she assumed it was to control his temper.

He had to be pissed.

Genesis could see him white-knuckling it, and she fully expected a blowup with the man as soon as they got back to her place.

There wasn’t enough witchy energy in the world to stop this runaway train from blowing up in her face.

No.

Freaking.

Doubt.

With Bear’s head between them, he was giving her a way to hide in the shadow of his big body.

In case a fight broke out.