Kate followed him and knew he was angry and frustrated. He was a stubborn one. Johh held her from following. "Leave him be Kate. He will return when ready. It is cold and he can't go far. He needs to find out for himself he needs you. Don't help him. Let him come to you."<br/><br/>Kate looked a her brother knowing he was right. Mathis was used to being alone in pain and anger. Kate sat worried and breathed heavily. Men, they are the obstinate and tenacious of creatures. Ann I don't understand why can Mathis understand I took an oath. I cannot let him die.<br/><br/>Ann sat across from her, "Look at him..he is used to fighting and fight is all he has left. He will come to trust you Kate. Let him be for a while. He is a caged bird and freedom is not known to him."<br/><br/>Kate felt helpless and powerless to help. She sat and drank her tea. No one would harm Mathis but himself and Kate could only wait for him to walk or crawl back.