Kate was surprised to see him there so quickly. She thought the knight as the young girl would visit longer. Kate had in her mind the young man was a former slave and find out... " I told you she is my cousin, that is our relationship, we are blood. One of few that respect me. As for why I call her mistress no one is to know that she is my relative, especially the Atrius family. They aren't ....who you...well let's just say they are playing a role well, and his men will kill anyone who has even he slightest suspicion.<br/><br/>Kate listens to him and sees part of the mystery. Then she looks at him interested. She can't believe what he is telling her. She had known King Atrius all her life. Her father was his advisor and trusted friend. Was there something being hidden from her. Kate never knew the king to kill on a whim. He did not have the reputation as Lord Draco, the evil sorcerer. What game was this knight playing. She smiled sweetly and takes his arm. He leads her to the grand ballroom once again.<br/><br/>Kate may live in the country. She made sure to keep up with the latest dances. For months she had been practicing with servants, friends and her sister. She was very surprised by the knight and how effortlessly he glided on the floor.<br/><br/>An unexpected kiss, the rogue, she though, she smile with a light blush to her cheeks. She kept her composure, she wondered if the guard or even her brother would punish him for such liberties. Kate eyes for Johh and did not see him. She did see a few faces of disapproval from the Lord and few Ladies. She was not born into nobility and the old biddies let her know it. She hated to be at court. This was her home and they her guest. She had been known to break a few rules of custom and protocol. She would not show such a display in public. Kate look into his eyes and held his hand a bit tighter. "You may pay for that infringement. You have not ask my father's permission to court me. Or are you not versed on our customs of courtship?" She kept her tone polite just encase it was an honest mistake.<br/><br/>Kate saw King Atrius stand and his face showed an expression of anger. Was he angry at the knight or was is something else. She looked to see where her father was. Lyons was not beside the king and once the dance was over the king walked over to Kate and the knight. "Sir, I wish to dance with my Goddaughter. I will return her." Kate curtsied low to king she had known all her life and releases from the young knight.