on balance she still thought that was the right thing to do but there was no doubt that there were some very unpleasant people about . i whisper into his chest , since im short and hes tall . must be able to fight off demons and vampires , and be willing to put up with jealous roommate . `` unless you need me for anything ? '' he considered me for a moment , then yanked my handbag off my arm and ripped it open , searching it . and then he 'd driven as if to get out of the old wood . 