she scrambled behind a huge rock and grabbed a piece of metal to hold over her head . there was only relief that si , even if he was still a beast , was still alive . her nerves were on edge and her fear was written in sweat and goosebumps all over the surface of her skin . another one smacked him in the forehead . behind him , the two guards murmured something to each other . very deliberately , i bite my lip and shake my head . but this is something i 'm going to have to get over . 