i take a breath to steel my mind , then kick him in the chin . at least no one was gathered by our fence today . she lowered her hand and slowly opened the shears . he moved to the doorway and pointed toward the living room . they entered through the kitchen and went directly to the living room . his own words sounded like the rough growl of a beast . whoever set this trap was trying to cover their tracks by killing two birds with one stone , so to speak . 