Kate gave him a return squeeze and looked Jasper in the eyes with a wink and nod; she whispered in his ear, "Jasper, no words needed. She held him and she knew he was loved and the feeling was returned. We are in this together your not alone anymore." Kate gave the book back to Sara, "That life is over. This is the last time you speak of the fighter. He is starting a new life with us."<br/>Sara sat down and kept her eye on Jasper, "Kate, seriously. You love him. Jasper, do you know in for? Oh Kate. He's a killer."<br/>Kate leaned over the table toward Sara, "Will you meet me in the parlor. Papa may be excused?"<br/>Lyons sucked in a deep breath, "Both of you sit and eat your breakfast. Sara in my study after you eat. Jasper is part of the family and he is not allowed to fight for sport. Remove the stars from your eyes. He is not to be idolized."<br/>Kate sat back down and turned to Jasper and whispers, "She is infatuated with gladiators. You're like a idol to her. She will simmer down once Papa talks to her. No doubt she will want to know your past. She is just 13 and thinks your super Cat. You be yourself and best not encourage her. I meant every word I said. Sorry if I got you upset?"<br/>Jon filled his plate pretended to ignore the heated conversation and ate his breakfast.<br/>Kate passed platters and bowls of food to Jasper. Kate felt his tension and wonder what he was thinking about all the fuss over him. She was concerned he would not eat. Kate faced him and held his hand he felt the warmth of he mana. "Breath and calm. You need to relax. Ignore Sara. Your past changed the moment I found you. Deep breath and one more. Your not the same person you were." Kate felt her words did not help. Panic was across his face. "Papa, I and Jasper need to be excused." Quickly Kate stood up she saw Jasper struggling to keep his composure. "Follow me to the servant's quarters. I am taking you to Ann's room."<br/>Kate held him by his waist and loosened his shirt collar in the kitchen. She opened the hidden door."Ann, Sara and I upset him. Bring some ginger tea and a peppermint stick please."<br/>Kate led him to Ann's bed and removed his coat and shoes. She placed a pillow behind his head. Ann arrived moments later with tea and handed him the peppermint stick, "There you are Dear. I heard every word. Your no killer, Dear. Your gentle as a lamb. This tea will calm you." Ann sat beside him and held the cup. "Kate, I got this. You go down and finish your breakfast." Ann unbuttoned his shirt and rubbed his left foot. "You let the family go on. We will join them later. Hush now. Close your eyes."<br/>Kate silently crept out and closed the door behind her. Ann stayed with him as he calmed and his heart rate lowered.<br/>Sara frowned at Kate, "What's wrong with Jasper?"<br/>Kate scowled at her, "Jasper, is not like Jon or Papa. He not well. Physically he looks healed. His soul is healing. He needs quiet. Just as Jon and Papa after battle. Ann is with him and she knows what to do. Sara he is adjusting to us and he panics if we raise our voices and fuss over him."<br/>Sara takes a bite of eggs, "Will he be like that forever?"<br/>Kate fixed her plate with fruit and sausage, "Not forever. It will take him months or years to face his demons. He is no gladiator Sara. He was made to fight or die. He is a man in chains in a wall of confusion. He has to battle every second to unlearn what was beaten into him. Aunt Malora was cruel to him and he is gentle. All we can give him is kindness and help keep things calm as he unlearns from his captivity. You let talk about his past and teach him to have fun and play. These are foreign to him. The Kings arrival is an unexpected visit. I fear he will taken away until I am legal age next month. Papa, I do love him. He is the best gift I ever had."<br/>Lyons sighs, "You're doing well with him and standing by him. Leave him with Ann. It's time to go."<br/>The family left and Ann stayed with Jasper until he fell asleep. She left his room to clean up. One of the maids heard him holler for Kate an hour later. It was 2:00p.m. when a young girl of 12 opened his door. "Ello, Sir. Me names Mina. Ya needs 'elp?" She slowly approached his bed side and his face was covered in sweat. Mina poured cool water from the basin and watered a wash cloth from a basket and rushed to mop his face. "Ya. The cat they call Jasper. I 'eard of ya. Miss Sara, was she right? Is ya The Hell Cat?"