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deep affection for Mother and his sense of humor. Dis may be the supreme ruler down here, but he has a soft spot for Lilith. He finds it hard to refuse her anything, although he tries to bluff her into believing otherwise. Unfortunately for him, she knows him too well. His weaknesses give her the advantage."
     
    "I imagine that must have frustrated him back then." Saira knew how much Dis hated to be "bested" by anyone.
     
    "Oh yeah, constantly. Anyway, he stared at me for a few moments. I knew he was assessing my worth. Mother put a stop to that by threatening to show up at all of his orgies. She's good at thwarting him when she wants to. He quickly gave up and left."
     
    Saira laughed. Taking on Lilith was never a good idea, even for the Underlord. "A wise decision, especially for Dis."
     
    "Actually, I expected as much. She's very formidable when she wants to be, and at that moment, she was the loving, protective, powerful mother I ached for. I actually regretted having deceived her to gain my freedom."
     
    "And does she know about your future plans?"
     
    "No, at least I don't think so. Knowing Mother, though, she suspects something."
     
    "You may be right. Even back then she was extremely intelligent for one so naïve."
     
    Saira was about to continue when she felt a tug pulling at her. Something was happening elsewhere that needed her immediate attention. Reluctant to leave such an interesting woman, she sighed. "Someone calls to me. Regretfully, I must leave now."
     
    "Is that how it works? These callings?"
     
    "Unfortunately. They come when they come. If they're strong enough, my curiosity compels me to investigate. Do you mind if we continue with this later?"
     
    "I also have things to do. Do you know when you'll return?"
     
    "For you, it will seem as if I never left. I can return at this exact moment, so don't let me interfere with your plans."
     
    Before the Child could reply, Saira was gone, leaving her alone with her thoughts and her memories and her plans. Caelene was glad her uninvited guest couldn't travel into the future. Putting those thoughts aside, she decided to check on her pet. Cerberus wasn’t prone to excitement but something had upset him, and she needed to calm him down.
     

 
     
     
CHAPTER 6
     
     
     
     
     
     
    D AKOTA WAS WORRIED. When they arrived home after the performance, Yemaya took a quick shower and went straight to bed without saying anything. Sliding under the sheets next to her, Dakota found her lover had already fallen asleep. She closed her eyes, hoping her ancestral spirit grandmother would sense her anxiety and visit her. Within minutes, she, too, drifted into a restless slumber.
     
    "I be right here, chil'," the familiar voice of Granny spoke. "What be troublin' yah?"
     
    Opening her eyes, Dakota saw both her great-great-grandmother and Mari, Yemaya's ancestor, sitting beside her. Relieved, she gave both of them warm hugs.
     
    "Oh, Granny, I don't know, but I think something went wrong during Yemaya's performance tonight. She's acting strangely."
     
    "How so?" Mari asked.
     
    "She seems preoccupied. I asked her about it. She said she was just tired, but I know better. I can sense it. And tonight she went to bed without even saying goodnight. That's not like her."
     
    "Maybe she be just that. Yah knowed the two of you don't get the rest yah needs, between all that travelin', and her performin' and such... and I ain't even goin' into yer beddin' activ'ties."
     
    "That's not it. And I sure wouldn't be criticizing us about our sex lives, considering you two never stop, from what I hear."
     
    Rolling her eyes, Mari intervened. "Dakota, I think you're overreacting to what Maopa said. You know she wasn't criticizing you."
     
    Dakota's green eyes suddenly filled with tears. "I know. Sorry, Granny."
     
    "No need to be apologizin', chil'. I knowed yer worried. Maybe Mari can call her here ta see what's up."
     
    Moments later, a very tired looking Yemaya appeared