his only thought was getting away from the mess he made . but the blood link remained , as clear and easy to follow as a lighthouse beacon on a cloudy night . i wasnt sure why i was so pleased that the pixies had lost to the fallen angels . the police are leaning instead toward the theory that gang activity is involved . slowly , jake pulled himself up until he leaned on his arm and looked down at her face , happy and at peace with the major change that was taking place in their lives . 