how many times had he climbed these stairs only to find himself peeled back , curved back , turned back ? larry threw his hands up and turned his head to look out the window . not even the best of hunters should be able to slay a pack of wolves . then he tells me what i ought to think . holding her breath , she looked down . giving whoever was outside too much of an advantage . words could get them all killed . you already have coffee so just sit down and relax , tell me more about yourself . '' 