he 'd thought she was glad to see him specifically , but maybe he could have been anyone . i called your father and told him i was uncomfortable with you out on your own with no protection . but i knew instantly which one it was . i i cried every night for a year and a half . they closed in , tightening the circle around her just as she had dreamed , though this was a forest clearing rather than a mountain peak . one of the men went down and i smiled . 