bash looked down at the floor ; his mind raced . saved them the trouble of going inside . her eyes blank , she leaned forward and covered his lips with her own and pressed her hand to his shoulder . she grabs my hand so we do n't get separated , and i walk closer to her to make sure we 're not pulled apart . the dam manager smiles and nods . last of all , she 'd ask if he intended to keep the wolf or turn him over to a zoo or wildlife sanctuary . 