but when you lie with a man , especially if youre in love and its the first time for both of you , it creates a bond strong as any binding spell . they both walk out , leaving me and my mother alone for the first time in twenty years . his affection for her , despite her beauty and charm , was like that of an older brother . his arm was already numb , and the pain was still shooting up into his shoulder and down his back . they may end up causing more harm than good . 