i wondered how he felt about losing his prey at the last moment like this . he did n't wait for my confirmation . judge peered down at his shoes and then swept the entire room with his green gaze . and this ... this is why i love him . i could n't even cope with all i was feeling . it seemed to want to race away with him . care to pull up an apron ? `` why ... '' he looked vaguely out across the garden . he had not closed his eyes for nearly 24 hours . 