we lost two of our dogs to them this season . yet ben knew he could not risk a shot . `` then my dad shoved your face in the dirt . '' still , it was the heavy clothing that had saved me from serious damage . he was upset enough for both of us . and you really want to answer that phone . those pale green eyes gazed down at me with a look i had n't seen in years-the look my mother used to give me as she tucked me in at night . 