there was no other way to do it , she told herself , but to dive right in . wolf 's lip had stopped bleeding , though the bruise would last a few days . but , he used to think with pride , he never went for the easy strike . she went to the closet and opened the door where womens clothing hung neatly . it transmitted one all-important message . he put his hands on the bed on each side of my body and leaned in . no group would come in on the elk valley trail . 