he took her other hand in his . she knelt on the couch cushion next to him . they stopped , and i was able to raise my hand . looking his way , i gave him my evil eye . the younger trees were bending and swaying first one way then the other like they were listening to a song no one else could hear . cole 's eyes hardened when he looked at me , taking in my missing shirt , various scrapes and bruises and my grass-stained jeans . -the country needs a good shake up , irene commented . 