but as he 'd said , it was too late . by the time he returned to his new room , he was numb with cold and totally exhausted . `` is that all we can do ? my intent was to hold on to him long enough to shift the curse . and last , i do n't know how to fix it , and when it happens , it kills . the feel of her , wrapping her legs tighter around his waist , he could hold her forever . 