`` can you read my mind or something ? '' river slid her hand over the white wolfs back . `` because then i do n't have to pay for cable . '' why could n't he just call me to talk ? i closed my eyes and listened to her breathing become slow and steady as she drifted off to sleep . `` i pulled this one up for you . '' `` do n't worry about me dear , do n't you ever worry about me . the hangman is there , but im not talking to him . 