i knew that the brother of a shield would be a sword . he turned his face into my shoulder like a small boy . hunter paused , and thought for a moment , `` i 'm sorry violet , please tell me . '' i made my way to the metal cabinets . we were n't compatible in that way . he shifted too , resting a hip against the railing then his arm around my waist pulled me close to his front , almost touching , as he looked down at me . 