it circled me slowly , making the hair on my neck stand firmly . or was the whole thing some elaborate scenario he had dreamed up in the last twenty years ? she stopped mid stride and turned around , dumbfounded to hear that animal growl again . i glanced at ivy , who was tightening her black silk robe about herself again . how can anyone wear these stupid things ? they were still standing together at the foot of the bed . i opened my mouth and he popped it in . 