she turned and quickly started walking toward the house . it hurt more than a little , but shed never let him know it . the leaves were moist and brushed across her cheek , leaving a cool trail . you should throw in with me . '' `` i 'm sorry , '' i said , because it seemed like the right thing to say . `` it 's too late to turn back now , '' i said as our horses turned a corner in the tree-lined path . 