he 'd tried to make himself destroy it at least a hundred times over the past two weeks . that was how her life was supposed to go . she smelled strongly of kitchen spices . what did you say killed him ? and it would appear that she is not a curse-breaker . '' he whistled as he headed back to the building . that was n't exactly what i had in mind . let me go get the door . i 'd take death over it , any day . 