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She took note of how the woman started and backpedaled upon only just now noticing her. Absentminded and skittish, which meant malleable. That could be useful.

Offering a single chuckle to her initial response, she said, Neither am I. That mystery would remain, she supposed. The wolfess' second answer was not expected, so she tilted her head. Her tone was somber, and her verbiage suggested insecurity. Was she an amnesiac? That wouldn't surprise her given the woman's demeanor, but the chances were unlikely. What do you mean? Dianne asked gently.