and if they are , well find them , he said , putting his hands on her shoulders . i would think you could at least greet me . '' constantly knowing that one wrong word , one wrong move , and she 'd kill me with her fire magic right where i stood with no warning and no sympathy . my date is due in due in fifteen minutes . painter wanted to know if you were up for a mission . '' it was the first time in my life i felt like i belonged . 