i looked as good as i possibly could , and if it was n't good enough ... so be it . i 'm aware of time ticking , the others growing impatient , especially the werewolves , who howl and hammer the ground with their fists , eager for action . i had found paradise and lost it all in the blink of an eye . for the stranger there amongst them had a big iron on his hip . she dragged her shirt over her head quickly . `` are you asking me to be your mistress ? '' 