she did not seek richards permission , nor did she inform him of her choice . it felt like i had walked into a brick wall , and i reached out and grabbed his arms to steady myself . `` i bet he likes to touch you , does n't he ? '' i turn around , my face frozen in shock and horror at what might have just happened . i looked up at sherry as she handed me another glass of wine . in a movement so fast i ca n't track it , the creature whips an arm around my throat . 