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“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 the price which comes with it.”

Maut was small, she had the body of a twelve year old female before puberty, but Maut own came from age, she had shrank in size and her skin was wrinkling even though it was kind of shining in the glow of the warm light that was available in her paradise. Her veins could also be seen easily from where Cole stood.

“Yes, I am an old woman but this is an oasis, not a paradise. I miss my home sometimes.” She added wi