since they were engrossed in their routine , i cleared my throat . she carefully slid the tip of the knife along the airmail tape covering the box . her name rolled out of his mouth , almost as if he tasted it . i bite my lip to avoid the moan i feel in my throat . she would n't have gone out easily . sparky hunted from one sad set of eyes to the next . i do n't want to have to leave . you need to protect yourself first . and ill still be able to stay here ? 