Thinking about Eric reminded Alexander of Julius. He asked Grace, "Have you contacted Julius lately?"

Regret filled him as soon as the words left his mouth. If his memory served him right, Grace and Julius had severed ties after returning from Salt City.

When Julius got married, Grace didn't shed a tear. Now that Eric had been found and brought to King City, Grace probably wouldn't inform Julius.

"Why should I tell him?" Grace asked. "He's much worse compared to Eric."

During their second v