he had a sword at his waist . `` do n't let her get in our way . '' `` i did n't want him to do that . `` i 'm going to give you what you crave , and i swear to the gods i will not hurt you , '' he said . i told him up front i was n't ready to get involved with anyone right now . 'that 's damn near impossible to believe . she giggled almost the entire way home . 