to get past the beast before it cut me off . they acted like they were in the military . `` no , '' she answered while walking towards me until she was close enough that i could feel the warmth of her body wash over me like a tidal wave . with great speed and trying to be as silent as possible , i backed down the corridor and around the corner . he nearly growled in response , his eyes momentarily drifting shut . the man stopped as soon as he was in the cave proper . 