she swung around , her gaze jumping to his , her heart pounding in her throat . `` i did n't even know i was in danger of that . `` she was your friend for a very long time . it 's being reported as some bizarre escape from a private zoo . '' maybe he 'd show me a sweeter and softer side . the dark age still remains with us , so long as he is alive , and i hope it will end . i lift my head from his chest , looking up at him . 