The werewolf eyed her suspiciously for a moment, as though weighing the validity of her words. Finally, he nodded.

"Herwit was a good kid," he said, his voice softening just a bit. "He had a lot of heart and a lot of courage. I guess he was always looking for a way to prove himself."

Minnie nodded, still gripping the book tightly in her hands.

"What do you think he was looking for down here?" she asked, curiosity getting the best of her.

The werewolf shook his head, his eyes glancing around the dark tunnels that surrounded them.

"I'm not sure," he admitted. "But there are rumors...old legends passed down...