we 're alive and will stay alive . rand stood just ahead , at the edge of a ridge , arms folded behind his back . frank was reassuring , but id seen that act before . he took another one when , moments later , he felt sleep claim her . her voice sounded like it belonged to a fairy . as long as the other guy doesnt have the book . thankfully , he was looking the other way . `` there 's nothing in there , '' he said , putting the vase back down on the end table . 