i could smell the donuts and that meant we would have something new besides cheese for dinner . although why i bothered ill never know . he latched onto her arm and spun her around , then flattened his hand on her lower back and urged her forward , toward riley . her body felt as if it were on fire , burning from the inside out . these small bits of wood could be traded for goods and services in town . eric did n't snort , but he came close . but , she knew it was yet too soon to decide . 