im just not used to violent kitchen appliances , al explained , smirking as he scooted the towel around on the floor with his foot . 'there 's been a death in the family , and i need to reach my sister as soon as possible . ' she looked at the coyote and bear who were now on the ground nearby then looked back at the man in front of her . stella knew how to punch like a boy , thanks to her three older brothers . life had been chaotic since benjamin 's death . so as not to cause suspicion . 