she could hear a slow heartbeat , smell the cold scent of a vampire-so unlike the scent of humans . he straightened the collar of the jacket of the king . `` we know the source of this information but how does it affect our previous plans ? '' `` it certainly looks that way , yes . '' this will be my last assignment im out . catcher had taught me that lesson . are you going to tell everyone that im alive ? they pulled in and all three got out . 