i close my hand around the shell and force myself to aim an equally casual smile back at him . a woman passed and she didnt seem to notice the voices . there was so much she wanted to give him , and yet she struggled day after day to provide for him . i tucked my nose deep into my scarf against a sudden gust of freezing wind . i felt an automatic spark of protest , but i fought to stay in control . no one ever said that before . her wolf tucked herself against his side . 