in the store , i put my forehead in my hands and stared down at the curled corner of the book cover lying between my elbows . she 'd acknowledged her shortcomings in tracking down a killer and listened to logic . he glanced at the clock on the wall , then turned to the bench . spread her wide and , even in the darkness , she felt the heat of his stare . she reached out a hand for the mug and managed a half smile . `` you undo me , '' he admitted softly . 