Kate felt horrible. He was honest and dared to ask about his fate. She knew he was not like anyone she met. He had to eat. She had to earn his trust. "You need to eat. I will not make you. I will not harm you. Difficult and scary things are. You are my gift and a treasure. I will take care of you by treating you like a precious stone. Your hurt, scared, confused, and feel abandoned. Syndicate, I will not let you die. I took an oath as a mage, never to harm. You will never enter the arena ever again.  My home is outside Wildwood Shire. You arrive in the port town of Wildwood. Your home is Wildwood Manor. As to why you are here? I am not sure. I received a letter saying you are a gift. Did the Dark Sorcerer and his witch tell you anything?"