He thought of denying her sudden claim, but decided not to say a word, only staring at her across the battered wooden table.

“You did lose your wolf.” she pressed, this time her voice final, not a question but a verdict. She shook her head slowly, as though the sight of him disappointed her more than she’d expected. “Tell me… did you sell it?”

His eyebrows shot up. “Sell? How’s that even possible?”

A throaty chuckle escaped her, and she leaned back, bracelets clinking against each other like chimes. “You’re ever so naïve. I forget sometimes. You’ve lived long, Kain, yet you have no idea about the trends around you....