you were intent on taking care of me . '' as long as his heart beat as fast as hers did when they stood this close , they were still alive , and human , and they could n't be too far gone . `` there is a third choice , you know . yes , her wavy dark hair , fair skin , and wide green eyes would capture any male 's attention , but it was n't her beauty that had lifted his heavy heart . he walked on , careful with each step . 