we all signed on to the treasure tonight , mary explained quickly . he leaned on the bar in front of me . the sounds were good , the waves hitting the shore . she 'd decided all of that in one night ? `` there are other more important things right now . '' why is he changing his mind ? '' she settled on a simple but elegant dress of emerald green silk . i hope he appreciated the risk i was taking . this world is dark , she says , clasping one of his hands in two of hers . 