he was n't usually one to tumble for a woman , but there was something about her that had him leaning closer and hoping it was his lucky night . i somehow managed to push my feelings down , back into that part of my heart that was forbidden . my mother passed away , and my grandmother told me that she was protecting me . `` i do n't need- '' `` you do , '' he cuts me off . and after tonight , i think things are going to work out for us just fine . '' 