naked and once again shivering , but not from the cold , but out of fright , she stared off into the darkness beyond the reach of the candles light , beyond the painting . i did n't grow up with rainbows and sunshine . they 'd only been together two days and she 'd already attached herself to him like one of those pesky sticky burrs that get caught up in horse 's tails . they were already tired of watching this empty jar . he hated everything , but mostly himself . `` all right , grace , '' he said quietly . 