putting the woman away from him , he took a deep breath . `` what does it do , my lord ? '' he was soft-spoken in his tone , but pointing the rifle back down the hallway letting him know who was in control . i gave it about a week before she 'd worn my ass out completely because she did n't seem to have a turn off switch . `` how long since you flew yourself somewhere ? '' he could n't deny the need to see her , feel her and have her in his life . 