two , leaving that slug of lead in him was clearly not a good idea . you said something about four dollars ? her voice was as lovely as she was , smooth , calm , the voice of a woman who knew her own strength , her own place , all the answers . she gazed at joe , lying on his back , asleep . lucas looked at her with doubt grazing his mind . i want you so much that it takes my breath away . i was did n't have to turn to see who it was . 