i loved him , how could he even ask this ? the child 's face was a ruin of tears and mucus . he said that his ass was starting to hurt sitting on the concrete by the gate . `` you can put it under your ... self when you sit down to protect you from whatever you ... they.. someone left . '' a blast of power hit her legs , breaking her shields and exploding her knees . i was in her face so fast that she stumbled backward . sierra shivered as they walked toward the stands . 