the asphalt had no mind for it was mostly man made ; it does not care who strides on it ; but , the dock was made of a wood which many wise people believe keeps a piece of its spirit no matter what . `` because you really need to make sure you 're ready . there was no turning back and there never would be . maybe she would be leading the enemy straight to them . i laughed , reaching up to smooth back the hair poking out on the sides . the man put his arm around her . 