a dozen or so photos fell out , and he spread them out on the desk in front of him . her smile seemed to understand that she was loved and loved in return , but who could be sure ? he curved his hand around my waist as he grinned . it 's one of the best parts . '' `` tell that beast we do n't want any trouble . '' there was a long silence , almost as if she were weighing his words and doing a self-exam . 