when the dance ended , he forced a smile . hed never known for certain the fate of the one who kidnapped his mistress nearly ten months ago . he hung his head and sank toward the carpet without further warning , just thankful to be on solid ground and in private . grant , what did you mean when you said that you wouldnt lose another family ? `` how do you know what 's in the book ? i blinked twice , sure he was not really there . he clicked off and moaned as he stood up . 