why the hell did n't i get away with the others when the going was good . she stopped short of touching her . he sat her down and took a spot across from her . `` what do they get out of this ? '' her part in the tale had come to its conclusion . i thundered out , standing in full height , anger roaring in folds . my body lurched and a hand went out to hector 's knee , fingers curling around it , gripping hard . 