ah , the moment she 'd find out the truth and know she could no longer hate my fortune because it was hers . she didnt know if her heart had hardened or if it was just more comfortable with the hard reality of life . it was probably a touch of hay fever . `` you 're telling me the legend is true ? he slammed his fist down on his desk , making lucy jump . he looked east , but there were no landings before the next bend in the river . seemed like he could n't control himself around her . 