and then she 'd fall silent and pace , and then say these words again . especially not when that something is as bloody insane as this is . '' and , god help me , i do n't think i can stop it . '' she walked over and shook his hand to confirm the deal . her smile helped warm the room . `` i 'm sorry he forced those terms on you . im taking you to my house . she laughed again and put a hand on his . and he 'd been oddly ... charmed by her . 