from her very first sight of the dashing pirate , he 'd had that effect on her . `` missed your call , '' lucy says the minute i click the phone on . it was as if a curtain had been tugged aside , allowing her to connect with her emotions again . pushing myself up , i tossed the coin on the desk and swept the letter back in the drawer , slamming it shut . everyone says you do n't ever do that . it was the perfect cover and the perfect protection . 