she would be tender from the night before , but he was imagining a dozen ways he could accomplish just that without causing her a moment 's pain . this is too hard for you to do . `` the book of love , '' i repeat just under my breath . i knew that was crossing the line with him , but i was hoping he would feel comfortable enough to tell me since he was telling me about his family . i thought about the question , then nodded . he wanted to tell her i will . 