she squeezed back , and a thrill ran through me all over again . `` that wo n't help as much as you think it will . he 'd found it so damned exciting to be with her . if they suddenly attacked , he would have only a split second to respond . you try those words on for size . two neat stacks of paper sat atop it . it had felt so incredibly hot . his neck hurt when he turned his head . she turned her head and felt an ache slither down her neck . 