Kate lowered her fox ears and tensed. Her heart stopped when he screamed. She resisted holding him tighter until he stopped and he relaxed. His voice was raspy when he spoke. She lightly stroked his cheek. When he thanked her, tears filled her eyes and she sniffled. "No one deserves this. Least of all you." She wiped her eyes with her mage robe sleeve. "I have more water. I am glad you are alive. I will not allow any harm come to you. You are a gift and I will take care of you. She offered him more water. I am Lady Katheryn Lyons, mage student. I am not a master mage or I could restore you completely. What is your name?"