the truth was , i did n't think i 'd ever be . clinging to the bike with her thighs , she aimed across the field and fired a short burst . i know what you mean , the guy said . if only i kept on listening to the whisper inside , the one that knew of things to come . it works that way for family , grace told him , locking her gaze on him . he looked from one to the other and felt that not one of them - not one - was on his side . 