Cory tried to speak and his eyes were transfixed. He was taught to be polite...then a flood of memories he struggled to breath. His heat was beating fast and panic. He heard,<span style="font-style: italic">"I promise I won't hurt you."</span>The boy looked at Alyx and was cowered.. "My.. My family... was killed...I was bit... the mages said it is rare one can turn .... they did turn my sister...they took her....they took me and fed on me.... I can't ... breath." He struggled to stand and quickly sat in a chair. He hid his face in his hands. His whole body shook tears fell from his eyes. The first time since he arrived at the manor he sobbed.<br/><br/>Kate heard the teen crying and Ann held her and blocked the kitchen door. "Not this time Katie. Alyx needs to help him. It will be good for Alyx to help the lad. They need to be depend on each other. Don't interfere. I know what am doing. They both have hurts and need to heal."<br/><br/>Kate was angry at first and calmed, "This will not be easy for either of them. Alyx is kind and Cory can trust him. Your right Alyx needs to earn his trust. I hate this for both of them."<br/><br/>Ann takes Kate's hand and leads her the kitchen table. "What is best is not easy. Kate you can't heal all things. Something have to heal themselves. Alyx is different and among his own he will face difficulty."