Jasper felt Kate's touch but kept his attention on Marcus. Abigail, hearing what Kate said, glanced quickly at the man before picking out the things she had listed.<br/><br/>Marcus, of course, had to notice the other occupants.<br/><br/>"Well, well, if it isn't the lovely Miss Kate and her damn cat." He glared at Jasper who returned the look, baring his fangs at the man.<br/><br/>"Come now, can't a man shop without being harassed?" Marcus took half a step to the side, letting his eyes roam over the displays until they fell on Abigail. "And who would this be?" Before Jasper could act, Marcus was gripping Abigail's hand, bringing it to his lips. What he wasn't expecting was the slap that soon followed.<br/><br/>"Don't touch me!" Abigail almost snarled, stepping back from the man. Jasper took this as an opportunity to step in. His hand gripped Marcus' throat, his nails digging into the skin as the man tried to get away.<br/><br/>"Kate! Kate, damn it! Get him off me!" There was an ounce of fear in Marcus' voice as he tried to avoid eye contact with Jasper. Abigail moved to stand next to Kate, a little frightened as she had never seen this side of her brother before.