He strongly suspected that he'd upset her and leaned forward to give her his full attention and gave her a warm, apologetic look ''I haven't called you infected, or a traitor though have I?'' he smiled at her ''And even if you were those things, you would, no doubt, have reasons for why you did what you did. You are the master of your own fate and I see no reason why anyone elses thoughts, mine included, should stop you from doing what you wish. That said, I do ask about your personal thoughts regarding these things because I want to know. I did not mean any offence if It has been given.''