his eyes went from black holes of fear to dancing with hope . you mean he might have been murdered ? she gasped , her eyes dropping from his eyes to his mouth , her own going dry just at the thought of a repeat of the other night . i happened to be in the neighborhood and thought id look you up , she lied . the imp hesitated , clearly torn between a desire to stay and offer her protection and a fear of the approaching demons . it takes people in a funny way . '' 