he did pretty well , but in the end had to slide his eyes sideways . i wo n't make it in time for delivery . '' i am the keeper of this river . he closed the distance between them , stalking her like a predator does prey . or here , fighting against the king ? '' `` i really do n't understand why i would be spending three nights a week here . '' and she now left him standing before the temple . she saw the truth in viper 's eyes as he realized it . 