he watched her closely as if he could never drink her in completely . he 'd given her a ring once , and i was almost certain there were still some feelings left between them . she cried out for a future she should n't be desperately wanting any longer . the last time i did it , he almost killed me . he turned off the movie and switched on some music . he 'd respond after a day or two , probably . `` but if you try to harm yourself-and therefore my female-again , i will punish you beyond imagining . 