Winter nights always arrived particularly early; the sun had barely sunk below the horizon when darkness swiftly descended.
Once Adele Horne had calmed down, Glades Horne and Julia Bluen returned to their little home in the Regal Court Residences. Before returning to their own place, they also visited the Bluen Family, receiving care and concern from everyone there. After dining at the Bluen family home, they headed to their villa, nestled deep within the gardens.
No sooner had Julia gotten out of the car than she felt her feet leave the ground.
"Glades!" She was startled by him suddenly sweeping her into his arms and quickly wrapped her arms around his neck, murmuring his name. A smile played on her lips, though she gave him a look of mock annoyance as she said, "You're going to scare me to death."
