manny , you have the safest place in the city . i need you in my corner to prove to the police that i had nothing to do with his murder . '' how many until the creature was right in front of her ? it asked , blinking its deep golden eyes . mildred 's jaw dropped , but she picked herself up quickly . `` why d'you think i directed you here ? '' cade was beside me again , i did n't know what he planned until i felt the press of the mouth piece against my lips . 