Katherine's whole body tensed up and she froze when she heard Charles's question to her.
"Is all of this so you can be with him?"
Shock overtook her, and she felt her body go into fight or flight mode. "What?" she asked, barely above a whisper.
Did he know about Jasper? How could he? Katherine felt fear take over her entire being. If Charles knew about her relationship with Jasper, and he did not agree to the plan she just suggested, Jasper could be in serious danger.
"I'm not stupid, Katherine, I can see how you are with your guard," Charles said, still totally calm.
Had she and Jasper not been careful enough? How did Charles find out? She tried to cover her tracks by shaking her head and responding, "I don't know what you me--".
