her confused expression registered in slow motion . `` well , in that case i 'd be happy to . '' `` in your direct presence the wolves will not attack ; that we know , '' james said . theres the winner of miss lily beauty contest . no one can come out of that alive ! she had less distance to cover , as she would turn a corner and have a line of sight under their entrance point in a few meters . then i opened them and saw her staring up at me . 