the stranger listened to his feelings , and his heart was filled with joy : the prince is really here . jack stumbled along as best he could , but gradually found himself falling behind . i tried to focus on mike , licking my lips which were dry . closing my eyes , i focused on her soft breathing , and the way her body felt against mine . did i just see what i think i just saw ? i looked around and the trees looked different . his voice was getting the best of him , he knew . 