Bel made a discontented noise in the back of his throat, bordering somewhere on a tsk and a choke.
“Some things never change indeed.” He said dryly, sitting back on his haunches to examine Emma. “I guess some things are just destined to take a fated course. Last time, it took you several pregnancy tests and an encounter with a spirit to believe me too. Hmm.” He tapped his chin. “Even Luci had to get involved.” He mused. At his words, Luci's head popped up over the edge of the mattress. Emma nearly laughed when Luci came into view abruptly, looking for all the world like a pet dog who'd heard the word 'treat'.
“Even so, I suppose things will have to progress as they will.” Bel waved a hand and stood up from the bed.
“What, that's it?” Emma's mouth fell open. She had expected
