just so i can make sure my life is normal in some small way , '' she explained . had stopped in front of me and was staring down at my shoe and what could possibly lie beneath it . the boy 's forehead is covered in bloody streaks , but he seems none the worse for wear . why dont you leave me alone ? but you could never abide evil . `` most days i sleep right through it . '' alexs body pressed firmly to mine , his warm breath swooping down the length of my neck by my ear . 