his blue eyes soften although he does n't look away . i can assure you the lamb will be dry and tough . '' a deep male voice brought her gaze up , and a pair of very real green eyes looked down at her . i knew it was nothing more than a defense mechanism . they would come for her tomorrow . the woods were cool even on the hottest of days and shady when the sun was at its brightest . apparently i only need help when i 'm hurt and pitiful . '' 