The Music Demon - Victoria Danann Page 0,110
The only thing to consider is this. Do you want me?”
She searched his face while deciding what to say. At length she concluded there was no reason to modify her policy that honesty is best.
“Aye. I do.”
“Then say, ‘I’m your mate until I change my mind’.”
Her face lit with a smile that put the sun to shame. “By the way, thank you for comin’ for me. ‘Twas very romantic. You did battle with a large and scary fiend. For me. No’ every elfess has such a tale to tell.” She got on tiptoes and gave him a peck on the cheek. “Till I change my mind is a promise I will make ye, demon. But I want a proper weddin’ with my family present. In Black On Tarry.”
Lyric squinted. “Right away?”
She laughed. “How soon is right away?”
CHAPTER NINETEEN In My Life
Black On Tarry
“They do no’ know you’re a demon. “They do no’ know Sher and I are demons either. So do no’ say anythin’ questionable. Remember, they’re livin’ in a world of the past. That means they know how to pay attention and how to listen. Really listen.”
“I know how to really listen, too,” Lyric said.
“Hmmm. Well, seems to me that sometimes you’re more akin to human males in that way.”
“What?”
“Never mind. ‘Twill be a fine celebration the likes the village has ne’er seen. Every little girl’s dream.”
“And you are the most beautiful bride in all the worlds.”
She curtsied. “Thank you.”
“And the only one who can throw lightning.”
“Shhhh.” She put her fingers to his mouth.
Litha had followed up with Rosie about the outcome of Lyric’s search. A couple of weeks later Lyric and Shivaun were arrived at the villa. They’d been invited to tell their story to Storm, Litha, Ram and Elora over dinner.
It was a gathering of people not easily impressed by tales, but every one of them was captivated.
Shivaun took a sip of fine Black Swan red and said, “A story is only as good as its moral. So who can tell me the moral of this story?”
The diners looked at each other.
“What is it?” Elora asked.
“That in all the worlds there’s no’ a thing as powerful as music.” Shivaun beamed at Lyric like he was the reason the sun rises in the morning.
Ram turned to Elora and said, “Buggers and Paddymash. I want to go to 1967.”
AFTERWORD – 1997. Cedars-Sinai Hospital, L. A. 10:15 P.M.
Lyric waited until Cass had gone for coffee before slipping into Doo’s hospital room. Doo didn’t look over when he heard the door swish. Over the decades he’d trained his senses to be more aware of things.
“That you, demon?” Doo gave his best impression of a smile. It was more a grimace, but he did his best.
“In the flesh, rock star.” Lyric came close to the bed and stood over his fifty-three-year-old project.
“You playin’ angel again? Gonna see me home? Came to sing ‘Swing Low Sweet Chariot’?”
Lyric sighed. “I’m not that kind of elemental that will point you to the next place. But I can sing if you want.”
“Nope. You’d just charm the nurses and then I’d be in trouble with Shivaun.”
“She’s used to it.” Lyric looked around the room searching for words that would convey the fullness in his heart. “I have no doubt you’re all set for the next adventure. Life well lived and all that.”
“Well. I’m glad you came. Think I’m goin’ soon. Got a favor to ask. Means a lot to me.”
“What is it?”
“Look in on Cass. Make sure she’s okay.”
Lyric laughed softly. “No need. If history repeats itself, you’ll be looking in on her yourself. If it doesn’t, then yes. I’ll make sure she’s okay.”
Doo sighed deeply. “I don’t know if I ever gave you the thanks you deserve.”
“No regrets then?”
Doo’s diaphragm tried to push out a laugh, but it ended up in a coughing fit. When he was settled again, he said, “No regrets.”
“I’m the one who should be thanking you. You gave me, and the world, the best music ever played. It’ll always be with me. As far as I’m concerned, you were the best there ever was.”
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