i reach out and wrap a hand around the back of his neck , pull him suddenly forward , and he collides forehead-first with one of the steel supports . i did n't doubt that , not at all . she kissed his chin , his cheek , his neck . i passed through a formal living room-a gorgeous , modern space with sleek , black-and-white furniture , floor-to-ceiling windows , all overlooking the ocean-and found my way to the dining room . the silence grew , and i felt silently inspected . `` you were here to beg me for your company . 