`` i 'd never want to change you , '' he murmured . she could defend herself if need be . but ken and i both realized at that instant the contents had to be pure dynamite . and there 's a good reason for that . '' when she jerks her head toward me , i smile again . ralph did his best to pretend that walking behind the two boys did not bother him . `` the ring acknowledges him , and you have helped him break his vow to me . '' 