since he owned the company , he could do that . he tried the door , found it locked and went around to the back . lane stood by the table again , with his fingers spread on the surface . in a swirl of vampire incense , she was gone , her boot heels click-clacking in the hall . `` i ca n't keep my hands off your porcelain skin . beth had a sinking feeling that something had happened to her new friend . when she 'd declared her love , she had n't been looking for white lace and promises . 