that means we should be humble before him . `` my lord ... '' he paused , not looking at her . i rose , wishing i had some zip strips . i do n't have all the details yet . '' `` only that life 's easier when you have someone to walk beside you . '' `` but i thought i was getting in the way of you and alexander . '' his arms slipped around my waist and he kissed the top of my head . he let her go with a grunt . 