`` did you hear anything on the local channel ? '' the woman closed the door behind her . my voice came out hoarse , weak . `` come back and get my coin . '' `` then we off them both and get the hell out of here . '' so i stand there and drink him in . he placed the palm of his hand against my cheek and electricity surged from his touch . she waved a hand , then grabbed mine gently , and pulled me up . 