Chapter 60 - Learning the unknown

As they finished their meal, Grace smiled warmly. "Now that we're done eating, I'd love to show you around the house and the compound." Elsa nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, it's beautiful here. You'll love it." August hesitated, his eyes darting around the room. "Uh, I don't know... I mean, I'm not really... um..." Jack chuckled. "Come on, August. It'll be fun. And Whiskers here won't bother you again, will you, girl?" Whiskers, who had been sleeping at August's feet, stirred and stretched, arching her back. August shuddered. "I don't know, Grace," August said, his voice laced with uncertainty. "I'm not really comfortable around... cats." Grace laughed. "Oh, August, Whiskers is harmless. She just likes to make an entrance. Besides, I promise she won't bother you again." Elsa stood up, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Come on, August. It'll be fun, I promise. We'll show you the whole house and the compound." August looked uncertain, but eventually nodded. "Okay, fine. But i