Book Six: Chapter 175

Lily was taking a break with a large mug of cocoa when Christmas Present and Dancer appeared in the sky. The spirit dismounted and hovered across the distance between them before landing pertly in Lily’s lap.

“Just taught a little boy how to ride a bike.” The spirit grinned, then traced a little heart on Lily’s chest. “Feeling pretty good about myself. Any chance that the bone daddy will be away for long?”

The succubus snorted. “Doubt it. He’s already been gone an hour, so I expect him back any minute.”

The ghost pouted, then shifted off of Lily’s lap as the rope ladder dangling over the sleigh’s edge became tight. A few moments later, Death’s bony visage appeared, with him clutching a candy cane between his teeth.

“Well?” Lily asked.

“It went very well.” Death climbed into the sleigh and tucked the candy cane into his robes. “Lucille shall no longer fear the monster beneath her bed.”

“Good job.” Lily offered Death a high-five, which he accepted.