`` when you go to take a guess , you never know for sure what you 're getting . pierce was one of the few members without a reaction . `` we need to make this quick , '' i whispered . six months ago , i might have said a prayer . `` well , do n't bother trying to convince me , because i do n't want you to touch me . '' he disappeared into the crowd , and mae stood there a moment before continuing on her way , heading up to street level . 