sitting up on his elbows , his smile faded . he broke out and tried to eat all the donuts , you know how my men love their donuts . they were very afraid , but they came back to rescue me . just like last time , her bones instantly melted . there 's no harm to her by talking to her . once he was secure , i dragged him over to a wall where the others were lining up those they 'd collared . i stroked his thick , dark hair as we talked . 