she was afraid of what she might learn . she wants us , i said to my wolf . when she saw the smile on my face , she let go of her death hold on my hair and pushed me on the shoulder with one hand . it was too hard to explain-and none of amy 's damn business-that he had flowers and mothers on the brain . he had another wife and six more kids . i seize the opportunity to drop my shorts and pull my shirt off . he seemed distracted and did not answer . 