i had a scar , but it stretched the left side of my neck and was covered when i wore my hair down . he turned loose of her hand . she clutched the book , holding it to her chest . `` they wo n't let you leave , you know . you needed time , and i was willing to wait . '' the minute his lips touched mine i started to cry silent , fat tears that fell quietly from beneath closed lids . i was really getting tired of water and beef jerky . '' 