he gathers me closer to his chest , slips an arm under my knees , and then stands . `` the only thing that i can tell you is that he is innocent . i asked , setting my glass down on the counter and coming around to where he 'd dropped the bags at the front door . they all seem really sweet and for a minute i forgot that i was actually their princess . then she pulled herself together with an obvious effort . grabbing a plate , i went straight for the waffles . 