i 'm still having trouble wrapping my head around it . even that was n't enough to stop the pain . he drew back from her neck . `` we wo n't be shooting , '' lane said . i parked my car behind nicks and hitched my dress up as i stepped out of the car . he just nodded , his eyes smiling . how would it hurt my career ? duke had caught her after no more than a few steps and blocked her from escaping down the shadowed hallway . 