With her address to the people and her last minute coronation being tomorrow, Katherine was a bundle of nerves.
She was grateful when Jasper showed up just minutes after she layed down, and she was even more grateful when he climbed into bed next to her and brought her close to lean on his chest.
He was the only person who could ease her tensions, and she had no problem falling asleep once he was holding her.
She told herself that she would tell him about Charles' visit after they both were well rested.
Nightmares did not wake Katherine up, but Jasper did as he gently shook her shoulder.
She turned and smiled up at him but she immediately recognized aggravation on his face.
Before she had the chance to ask why he looked upset, he asked her, "The kitchen called and said dinner was ready for you and Prince Charles Lux?"