`` and how is it that you could possibly pity me ? '' she is up yesterday , only just then strong enough . i lean back , rest my ass on my heels , and smile up at his flushed face . i 'm not going to take my time killing you . this message was for him , and i wanted him to hear it . i reached out for my dog , but hesitated , suddenly afraid he 'd bite me . it was impossible not to worry about them , though . 