cold metal touches the skin of my right palm . if so , one of his men came with an urgent message that he should return to his ship . people had to come from somewhere . they 'd stayed with her even after she 'd told them that she 'd rather be alone . once that was done , she felt free to investigate other options . do you think he 's forgotten jake ? that i was , in fact , his killer . by the way , please do not thump my head again . 