She grabbed his hand, "You will get a hot meal; your favorite drink, warm cider, and a long rest. I am so proud how you handled everything. Malora will be delt with we just are not ready. She let him catch his breath and led the mare and Jasper to the back of the manor. The guards waved at them keeping their distance. Kate waved back and rushed into the manor enter the back door. She stomped the snow off, removed her coat and hung it on pegs. She helped Jasper with his the and greeted Ann. The cook smiled at them as she scurried hopped to the kichen. Ann looked up from the stove and scurried to hug them both, "Thank heavens your back, I was so worried she have taken you. I see you brought in more strays. Abby said she is your sister. My how this family is growing.  His lordship says you young man, handled yourself well in a very awkward situation. The rest of the family Abby and young Matt are in the dining room."<br/><br/>Kate put her arm around Jasper, "He was wonderful. He kept us safe everyday."<br/><br/>Ann kissed his cheek then led them into the dining room, "I knew you would be alright. I never met anyone braver. Come join the others you must be starved."<br/><br/>Lyons and Jon hopped out of their seats and greeted Kate with hugs and shook Jaspers hand. Jon patted Jasper on the back, "I thought you were all gonners. Malora scares the daylights out of me. I am glad your back."<br/><br/>Kate hugged her father, "We are all safe thanks to Jasper. It was a group effort. Abby, Matt, thank you."<br/><br/>Lyons held Jasper's shoulder firmly, "I want to thank you for keeping everyone safe. Matt told us you chased a bear."