When we get back to the house, I shift and let Julius inside, since he ran ahead of everyone else with me. He heads to my room where his bag is and comes out a few minutes later dressed and looking sharp. I had gone to the kitchen to begin 2nd meal for the group. I had called Grant and asked him to move some of the meat from the deep freeze to the fridge before we went to the palace yesterday so it would be thawed by now. Moving silently, since Charlie and Nina were resting, they had worked so hard on the house, it was spotless, I slipped out the side door to light the BBQ grill. Julius slipped up behind me, putting his arms around me and pulling me back against his chest.
Julius: Little one, do me a favor.
Char (turning my head to look at him): Anything, Julius.
Julius:
