chapter seventy-three kiss off `` i do n't get it , '' i whisper to myself as i fast approach devil 's peak . go and relax , get cleaned up . reaching out , he traced one of the thin spaghetti straps of her gown with his index finger . `` i could always knock you out if that would be easier . the dark figure took a step toward me . she smiled at his usual response and some of the fear finally faded from her gaze . she slips her hand into it and pounds a fist against the pocket . 