`` then why are you hiding them ? '' the cool metal pressed against his palm . but they 'd been making love every night and sometimes in the day , for heaven 's sake . everyone else in the house still asleep . he probably hates his job and takes it out on anyone trying to follow their heart . she offered a trite smile when i nodded . you 're the only one i can ask to help me get a little revenge on a big jerk . '' 