there are miles and mountains still ahead of us , and i would hear of this wolf king you served , and the golden lions he fights . '' she paused , waiting awkwardly for something to save her . `` we need to get you to jo-jo 's , '' he finished . if she did choose another man , it was n't like he 'd have long to suffer , anyway . her body lurched to one side . i am the one who all gods turn their face from in fear . 