she asked , but before he could answer , she continued . i tried not to smile as i replied , `` number three . '' even under the shirt , i could feel the beat of his heart . the body was pretty stiff , and shadow could n't get it out of a sitting position . her skin flushed , a sweet pink coloring her cheeks . he did not see the suns disappearing behind the ridge to the south , or feel the warm winds blowing from the north , all he felt was anger and pain . 