Dear Author,

My name is Maksimillian. I am a shifter.

See me? The one with the fangs and a tail. The one hiding between the statues, among the ruins of my ancient home.

It’s not the first time I spy a thief sneaking in. None succeeded. But this little elf… he is the first one I permit to walk through the castle unharmed. Seems, he brought something with him. I can feel it, hidden under his cloak, something that was stolen from my family long ago, something that carries salvation to my brothers, to my whole species. How did he get it, where? Why is he smuggling it back instead of keeping to himself or selling for a profit?

This might be a trap, a bait to lure me out. But there is determination on the elf’s face, a touch of excitement and Hope.

I wish for a Happily Ever After with this cute yet mischievous looking creature and I understand that we have to work hard for it.

Maks