Chapter 82

JULIA

I wasn't lying to my Master when I said I was too tired to go out, but the main reason I stayed was to speak to Shasta and Lucia. I didn't want to see a rift form between us. I cared too much for both of them. Maybe Master's parents too, if they wanted to talk, though they were taking it better than I had any right to hope.

Master left and I started with his parents, going to their room and sitting down on their bed, hoping they might wish to say something. I rubbed my stomach, subtly reminding them their grandson was in there, playing the grandson card.

"We've decided to name him Lucas Daniel Rivers," I said. "Lucas because Lucia saved his life and Daniel after you, Master Dan."

"That's a beautiful name, Julia. I love it," Sandy said.

"Thank you. I do too."

There was about thirty seconds of silence, then Dan said, "Why did you tell us, Julia? I think I could have gone my