something hit the back of my head and i reached up to feel if something stuck in my hair . the deflated look on his face alarmed me . the men 's heads turned in our direction , and they were smiling . `` what makes you think i want easy ? '' she said , praying that it was true . echo wraps her arms tighter around my neck , and i draw her closer , wishing i could steal the nightmares that torment her . `` if i did , it would only make us even . '' 