Hearts and Dark Arts: Paranormal Cozy Mystery (Mitzy Moon Mysteries Book 12) by Trixie Silvertale

Author:Trixie Silvertale [Silvertale, Trixie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781952739125
Publisher: Sittin' On A Goldmine Productions LLC
Published: 2021-02-08T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Whatever energy reserves I drew upon to hold the séance and help Irene crossover are severely depleted. When we pull up in front of Yolo’s house, I’m barely able to keep my eyes open.

“Hey, after you walk her to the door, will you drive us home?”

Stellen nods. “Sure. Yeah, right.”

Lucky for him, I gave him the idea to walk her to the door. I don’t think it had actually occurred to the sweet, innocent kid.

He hops out and opens the door for her, and she struggles to climb out of the back seat without releasing her hold on Bricklin. I have a feeling she won’t be putting that dog down for a couple of days, at least. If Stellen doesn’t watch out, that little pupper might be a third-wheel on their Valentine’s date.

He steadies her on the icy sidewalk and helps her up the cement stairs in front of the simple wooden door on the small white ranch-style home.

Before he can muster the courage to kiss her good night, the porch light flips on and a worried mother, followed by an angry father, spill out of the home.

Heated and distressed voices swirl to an increasing volume. I hop out of the Jeep and rush to my brother’s aid.

Possibly because of my exhaustion, or more likely due to my unshakable clumsiness, I slip on the ice and go down hard on my backside. Thankfully, I’ve got plenty of padding.

The upside of my accident is that it silences all parties.

From my vantage point on the ground, I chuckle and call out to the parents. “Please excuse my fantastic entrance. I’m Mitzy Moon, owner of the Bell, Book & Candle Bookshop downtown. We were helping Yolo look for her lost dog, and I’m afraid time got away from us. But the good news is, we found the dog!”

Both concerned parents ask their daughter several questions, and she happily confirms my clever lie while I get to my feet.

As I approach the tense scene on the crowded front stoop, an odd thought pops into my head. In all honesty, it seems a claircognizant message. “Adopted.” As I glance back and forth from Yolo’s mother to her father, I find no traits in common with their elfin daughter. These are both solid, broad humans of some Nordic or possibly Germanic descent. Their hair is a similar shade of mousy brown, and their eyes are the plain sheen of weak coffee. As I examine the visible effects of their DNA, I can’t find a single chromosome appearing on the small lavender-topped human in our midst.

I offer my hand to the father, and he hesitantly reciprocates. “Mitzy Moon, you say?”

“That’s right, sir. I’m well acquainted with Sheriff Harper, if you need to check my references. Let me start by apologizing for losing track of time. And I wish I’d thought to have Yolo give you a call or text. That’s definitely on me. I hope you won’t hold it against the kids.” Look at me, being all grown up and taking responsibility.

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