i know you never approved of my job here , he said , but i never thought you capable of lying to me , and continuing to lie after , well , after everything . lighting an old magazine from the corner and placing it under the wood , the fire roars to life . he turned away feeling even more confused and wished nick would find someone else to experiment with . her body , the invitation of her mouth , her words , he did n't let it slide . they had been carrying and pulling it all day . 