`` i think you would wrap it up in fine excuses and pretty lies , but only to hide from yourself what you truly intended . '' he bit into the pastry with relish . for all that it was supposed to be a feast , nobody seemed to be enjoying themselves . behind the mural was a small silver door in the wall . in the welcome shade a low table had been laid . nix wanted to argue , but he could n't . she reached out-she was so close-but her hand would n't break the surface of the bubble . 