that way , she announced over the private line , her touch sharp edged . i am very glad that i have already fed , he said in a husky voice that sent a thrill down my spine . in other words , until i damn near die of exhaustion . why could n't you just let me go ? he also knew how much she wanted to walk on her own today . it was getting dark and it appeared that most people were going inside for the evening . `` i-i can imagine what you must be thinking. 