he growled , lips pulled back from his teeth and all the cords in his neck and shoulder standing in high relief . that had been known to happen . `` i 'm happy that you 're happy , '' i said . 9:52 p.m. `` georges is a genius , '' she said , turning back , `` but this may not actually be possible . the black hood still on , but no handcuffs . like fang , she would n't be surprised in the least if thorn stopped them . 