Horizon Ridge a lannister always pays their debts

If only Maegi was aware that Vaati had saved the trio's life. Alas. . .

Titmouse. What a small, small world they lived in. She swallowed, looking away for a moment before returning her gaze to Cass, face suffused with sadness. No, as much as she adored Cass, she didn't trust the dark woman. Not enough to give her the truth, at least.

He was my friend, Maegi admitted in a small voice. But he's dead. A cougar dragged him off before I could get to him. I couldn't save him.

Oh, au contraire. She hated lying, but if this fib kept Mou alive, then she could live with the small sting of remorse that came with the tale.