another stated there were strange markings on the tree . time stood still , she paused a moment , hesitating to release herself to that other world . it had been fourteen days and he still had n't said anything , despite the fact that he 'd started eating and drinking four days in . alexs rifle and pistol were still unloaded , since he had recently fired both . speaking is impossible too , like the same thing has happened to his lips . he tilted her head back and swooped down taking her lips under his . 