but she could n't even handle touching his arm , for god 's sake ! i am much more armed at all times than you will ever be . and for once , there is not one ounce of amusement on his face . `` making love never fails to make you hungry ! '' `` thank you , uncle , '' silk said , bowing . she had no right to think such things . `` who were you going to hurt ? '' `` you can try , but she 's pretty tough . 