Kane continued, "I told my wolf to sheath his sword and let's engage with the witch. He obeyed me and did exactly what I told him. Clara on the other hand respected our truce. She stopped her spell-casting process and watched with caution as I began approaching her."

"She was not nervous when you began to approach her?" Asked the widow.

"No, not at all! At least from my observation. She never showed any sign of nervousness. However, I must admit, she never stopped staring into my eyes. As I approached, I told her there was no need to be hostile."

"Did she comply with your persuasion?" The widow smiled....