you would put me on a leash ? jacques slipped inside to the smell of death and fear , the overwhelming scent of blood . i watched him swallow his emotions , pushing them back down into the pit of his stomach . he wished so desperately he could read her mind . two hours later , they reached it . something about the atmosphere surrounding his friend was different . do you have any idea what this book is about , violet ? if he did n't do it this night , he might not find the courage again . 