Chapter 93

“The wind has stopped,” Emma announced. “I think it’s okay for me to get out of here now.”

Slipping his phone back into his pocket, Gideon helped her out of the circle. “Ready to go home?” he asked.

The smile she gave him was small, but real. “Ready.” 23

“Is he awake?” Michelle asked as she bustled into the room.

Jesse shook his head. “They took him back to an exam room about twenty minutes ago. I haven’t heard anything.”

“What did you do to him?”

“Used him as a focal point in some dark magic to siphon and redirect power.”

“Oh, is that all?” Michelle asked, settling in the chair beside him. “Why did he agree to that? Why did you even ask him?”

“Because Emma asked him, and we needed him. Can you stay?”

Michelle nodded. “You’re not going to?”