he imagined what the ring would look like on her finger . hungry fingers devour me , wanting to feel my flesh . eric picked up his beer again and leaned back on the counter , finally tipping the cold liquid into his mouth . `` i do n't know what 's gotten into her . `` it was easier not to be around folks in this town . '' i 'm always studying or working or avoiding real life so i do n't get hurt . jordan took another slow , gliding step toward the vampire . 