`` it 's a pity though ; i had so much fun watching you struggle , '' cue the smirk . she should n't have told him that she knew what the red eyes meant . the woman 's mind grew closer , her slow footsteps carrying her through the upstairs hall . `` i see you came with company , '' he told her . `` i invited you because i think she-any woman you involve yourself with , for that matter-has a right to be protected . 