he brushed his lips over her knuckles . i brace one hand on the counter beside her and lift the other to curve around her cheek . i said quietly as we stepped from the landing . and , that was far more than a riot . `` can you come to the office ? `` tell the king immediately , '' he says . its trying to get your hands on one of the oars . my dad and i look at each other across the wide open space . ill be back as soon as shes okay . 