`` they have n't moved since we arrived , and i do n't think they 're going to move . when did the police leave your place ? i'l protect you myself if need be . '' he could n't resist the temptation to kiss the very tip of her nose . no longer , he said with venom . the two men slid the table to the middle of the room . i could run , but weighed down as i was , he could catch me . 