`` mi angel , '' he whispers when he gets to the table . he was n't watching her , but she could somehow feel his attention focused her way . shoe boxes were piled on the counter and spilled over onto some stools , as well . keep her with you until she agrees to go . this is no time to pretend you can handle things on your own . after wrapping a towel around my body , i walked out and stood over my bed . the room is so hot that cole 's body slides against me . 