the lock opened as if it were made of paper and bounced on the floor . he kissed her , savoring this one for all those he 'd miss . i snuck up behind him while he was in human form . suddenly the white , even smiles around her did n't look so friendly . she was hysterical on the phone , and i thought i was going to have to fly down there . heat swept across his cheeks , but his own lips responded , and there was nothing fake or forced about his reaction . 