You dragged her into this by being a part of her world.”“You’re just trying to trick me, I won’t give in!”Xavier yanked on her leash, pullin...g her back against him. She clawed at her throat, gasping for air.“I honestly prefer you don’t, that would be too boring. That fire in your eyes, that rebellious spirit… that is what drew me to you. Pray to God to protect you, try and shield your friends. I want you to rebel against me. I want you to keep hope alive and dream of a day when this collar with. The rest was just 'make sure' about a hundred times over." Can we look inside?" Tina said, reaching for the lock, but the door wouldn't open."It won't open until it cools. We can look in the morning if you wish."Tina turned back toward the retreat, then held her gloved hand out to the snowflakes floating down in the floodlights. She caught one — well several, since it had started snowing hard. "It's a beautiful night, isn't it?" she said, looking into the gloom as the snow came down. No loose lips, or so help me, I’ll start making examples.”The lifeless form of Harvy gave a nod and began to move towards the elevator. Before he could enter, it gave a ‘ding’ and Anvil walked out. He looked rather excited as he marched past Harvy towards the duo standing at a screen.“You wouldn’t believe it! We found one of his old caves!” Anvil said excitedly.Skay and James shared a glance. “His old caves?” James couldn’t stop himself from asking.Anvil gave them both a sly grin. “You’re going. ”“Bink needs to get a life.” And I’m thinking Bink’s a clear danger now.“Are we still going out on the boat?”“If you don’t wish to sit in your darkened room, overcome by remorse.”“Don’t be silly. This is just a little bump in our relationship.” That’s my Amanda – curious spin on that whole relationship thing. She has my qualities of social skill.On the way to the marina, she talked with Bink on the phone and judging from her side of the conversation, it was pretty conventional stuff, ending.