she sure did n't want to hear another lecture about keeping away from vampires . even his horse was covered with a horse cloth made from fine plates of pure gold . she walked faster , burning off adrenaline and anger , feeling the red envelope hot against her stomach . 17 `` once you drop me off , you can head home , '' ted told sophia as he drove them back to his place . immediately , cole felt carter 's heavy boot on his neck . 