`` our lamps would not stay lit ; the lightning was the only respite we had from the storm 's black grip . the best thing she 'd ever felt in her life was a mistake ? i have to let this play out the right way . '' i blinked once and then twice as tiny knots formed in my stomach . time is running out , and you 're not telling me anything . the blurry reflection in the toaster of a dark shape caught my attention . he stepped back , while she also got down from her tall ass . 