closing her eyes , she just stood there and accepted the shelter she was offered . the others joined him at the window . her hand flies up and she holds up a finger . im not trying to pass off anything , she said coldly . you 're just a man-no , not even a man . she could n't even be honest with herself . there was another reason for him to stay out ahead of his men . its thick warmth and tang coated his insides . oh , and since i cooked , you can do the dishes . 