`` i suppose out somewhere trying to rip off a pay phone . i looked at him with raised brows `` how did you know what i 'm thinking ? '' so it 's safer than most other places . '' briggs returned to the center of his seat , but he stole a look or two on the side of her face , each one throwing a wave of extra heat . later he would have the opportunity to punish himself for having been so easily fooled by his enemies . rose locked her fingers around the lapels of steven 's coat . 