he did n't want to think that far ahead , not yet anyway . `` you tricked me into taking your blood , '' drake said as he towered over her . i just get the idea that the fewer people who are involved , the better , replied dennis . `` and i 'd like to remind you that i came at my appointment time . his grace has so few companions near his own age . '' behind the desk was a large window , blinds closed . its becoming a bad year , he continued . 