why must he be constantly leaving ? `` kyle , do n't force my hand , '' i whispered . `` you know it does n't matter to me . '' `` so cedar cove is going to get its health clinic , after all ? '' `` everyone 's waiting in the lobby for dinner . '' you have to follow my instructions . no-june , you ca n't stop now , a part of me says . the twisted creature struck at him , fangs hooking his boot . 