he looked like a hungry wolf watching a lamb-so hungry for her that her mouth went instantly dry . do you have any idea how much i could hurt you if i used my full strength ? he lowered his head , but kept his eyes fixed on me . so i stopped and rested for a moment . i reached up and wiped one off my cheek . i thank you then for your kind compliment . '' perhaps that had settled his mind while he slept . his eyes lock onto mine immediately . 