he took a step closer to her , and this time she did n't back up . do not allow the neighbors to see either of you . not because i want you to get anything out of it . my one open eye distinguished the gold stare , making me think of a wolf prior to my vision clearing . eventually she took to seeking refuge in the palace chapel at off hours , when it was quiet . my ass was burning , the sting of this slap adding to the heat of the first two ... or three ? 