“You question is perceived as insultive.” Maut answered as Cole stammered, the last thing he wanted to do was offend Maut into not helping him.

“I am sorry, I didn’t mean for it to be so.”

“I know and I never said I saw it that way. Carson did. I knew better because I could see your heart. You see, you remind me so much of animals, how I missed them. Shifters always have the curiosity of a pup or cub and wolves most especially, I grew to like.” Maut replied as she sat up in her bed.

“Come children, tell me what you wish for and be ready for...