what threw her was the man standing across the kitchen from her , his powerful arms crossed over his chest as he leaned against one of the counters , a fierce scowl wedged between his dark brows . i felt more alert and more alive . you ca n't stay in there forever . '' he followed her down into the abyss of ecstasy that had her crying out as he flooded her with his hot release . she plucked the dead insect out with her fingers . 