Chapter 18

JULIA

So we led Shasta out, the others looking at us questioningly. I shook my head in negation to their unspoken questions. We weren't about to talk about it. They were all sharp enough not to ask. It was Shasta's story to tell.

Master hadn't taken his shower. When he passed me, I whispered it would be a good idea for him to remain clothed, so when he returned, he was wearing shorts and a tee.

We'd been gone for quite some time. Lisa had put the lasagna back in the oven to stay warm. She took it out and dished up some for everyone, Rhonda delivering it to the table. For the first time in a long time, no one fed anyone else, still uncertain as to what happened. Lucia did say a nice grace, asking for God's blessings on everyone seated at the table. Then we ate. Dawn kept us entertained by telling us how she met Sam and Marcia working in a sex toy shop.

Master told us how he met Zoe at college and how he learned she was a lesbian when o