at least , thats what hes always told himself . the statement seemed more question than anything , searching for a hoped-for response . however , the game was still undecided down to the last two moves . lowering the helmet , she handed it back to him , but not before she lifted a brow at me and settled a victorious smile in its place . he did n't quite know how things had gotten so quickly out of control . she squirmed under his hand , nuzzled his chest . more special permission needed to land there . 