you did n't have to know her long , to know the reason men go wrong . i felt the tingling in my gums and knew that my fangs were making their way out for chow time . she waved at me a little , turning her head very slowly , looking weary behind the bandage taped between her eyes . i closed my eyes and tried to go deeper . by the time he got there , she was down the steps and immediately placed her hand in his . 