"They don't develop the ability to shift until they reach maturity. Their first shift occurs around the time of a full moon for some unknown reason, but they can shift at any time, not just during a full moon. The more often they shift, the faster they become. Conor was slightly slower than Brigitte, who is likely slower than Gerhard. When I say that they reach full maturity earlier than humans, Conor is thirteen years old, Dawn is twelve. Conor has been working as a bodyguard for close to six years.

"Brigitte, on the other hand, is sixty years old, which brings up another point about werewolves. They live longer...