when he releases me , i stand and turn to face him . even though i was nervous , i felt safe tucked against him . she would rather die with him then live without him . but now it roared back loudly in my ears ; if i did n't tell him now , i never could . her eyes opened really wide and so did her mouth . the room had a china cabinet filled with fine china and crystal . if it were just my neck , id risk it . 