maybe we can have sweets once a week , as a compromise ? when you are able , please have one sent up , will you ? my anger bubbled to the surface and i stewed , trying to come with a way to win the argument . i want something so much more from you , but i know you 're not ready for that . he came up out of his crouch in an instant - less than that - and was standing right in front of her before she could take her next breath . 