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“Do your ic, witch,” Tor demanded, I looked at Noc and Clarabelle and fresh tears came to my eyes

Clarabelle lifted both hands to the sky

I held ets here, look her over She’s reat dirty martinis, she’s a little crazy and she really likes shoes but, trust me, no joke, she’s loyal, she’s funny and she’s awesorin at me and shake his head

“Seriously!” I yelled

The air turned pink

“Shut up and go home, babe,” Noc shouted back

“You be happy too, Noc,” I yelled in return

His face split into a smile and I heard his deep chuckle

Clarabelle’s hands started to glow and I looked at her

“Thanks, Clarabelle!” I yelled

“My love, be quiet and let the witch concentrate,” Tor growled in my ear

“We have to say thanks, Tor, she’s –”

His arrunted and his ars

The pink mist started at Salem’s hooves andbody and tried to control

“We’ll be fine,” he whispered indown Clarabelle’s muddy lane lit us from our other side I turned my head and saw my Dad’s Volvo followed by Phoebe’s Mazda

Jeez, Dad drove the Volvo It was a wonder they htThe pink mist had covered most of Salem and was at our waists when I lifted my hand to ers and blew my kiss

Salem had disappeared and the pink mist was to our chests when the cars stopped, three doors opened and three beloved bodies urgently folded out

“I love you!” I yelled, raisingmist “Always!” I yelled before my throat closed and the mist masked them froirl!” Mom shouted

“Always, sweetheart!” Dad bellowed

The sob tore out of my throat and I closed my eyes Tor buried his face in ht and Salem threw back his head and snorted

One tear slid down ht fro up from the city illu I saw the ships bobbing at sea, their lanterns slanting long reflections across the glassy water I heard the gentle water of Tor’s big, beautiful, circular fountain tinkling Above us, billions of stars blinked brightly, a glittering curtain of night sky

Tor’s mouth moved to my ear

“We’re home, my love”

“Home,” I whispered

Salem stamped a hoof

I sucked in breath