she stared at him , not sure what was funnier , that hed used the word shindig or that he was covered in dirt and debris yet acting as if everything was completely normal . `` keep the men here until i return , '' the man said . i thought of all the years there 'd been werewolves - too many to count . that small stutter at the end of her speech made his heart swell . what is it you want with me ? i did n't know if i was relieved or disappointed she did n't want crazy balcony sex . 