not to mention seriously bad relations with your future in-laws . '' it seemed heavy - solid oak , i think . i know i owe her my life , but i believe its more than that now . when she had no doubt that taking that risk would leave her heart shredded if-and when-his own words came true ? she shifted to her side , wrapping her arms around herself as she let her mind fade to the dreams that would take her where she did and did not want to go . 