the water was cool on spencer 's skin , and she felt herself sinking down , down , down . then they ate dinner , bathed , and studied until bedtime . then she was of no more use to him . `` then why make the trip here ? '' we ca n't lose any more time . '' it was not much of a weapon , but it was all he had . i take a deep breath and then i drop it onto the bed . when he spoke his voice was almost a snarl . 