the truck stopped ; the equipment kept flying forward . the torn-up spot of earth he came upon next brought him skidding to a stop . `` you asked me if i thought it was worth it . then , they would have to find a way to fight back . but that seemed unimportant in comparison to the promise of reliable transportation . her hair was pitch black , short and completely straight . `` i 'm not tossing your dad to the wolves . '' he presses his lips to my skin . ill be gone by the time you get up . 