Swiftcurrent Creek after i die, i'll re-awake

He stiffens slightly at his father's continued questioning, momentarily consumed by a flash of irritation. The last thing he wants to do is think more about these awful feelings — and that's exactly what he's doing now. He huffs softly, waiting another few moments to answer again — this time out of defiance.
I don't know, When he finally speaks, only barely louder than before, his voice comes out tremulous and far more vulnerable than he would have liked. The realization only increases his misery, intensifying the flow of his tears, and he decides he simply won't speak anymore. He'll just lie here miserably until someone inevitably carries him back to the den.