thin lips pressed together , he leaned forward , angry and threatening . that question hammered through lucy ann 's mind so loudly it took her a moment to realize the noise was real . no one has ever admitted to feeling your father around . he slides off me and stands beside the bed , staring down at me , his eyes dark with want . he led her to the passenger side door . he opened car doors , restaurant doors , hotel doors , every door . he was asleep before he realized it was about to happen . 