i walked over and climbed onto the dragon 's back . just when she was certain it could n't get any better , she felt his fangs at her throat . amy picked up the soup pan . its about five blocks this way . or maybe the kitchen where the little boy wo n't be able to see her shadow through any curtains . you were right , i would never have been able to drive myself , '' i said . i knew id never hear from marcus again . he saw the point and nodded . 