back the way he had come , a mile up a stony path . there was just something about the man that called to her . she had n't known it was possible to miss another this much . id better go and see whats happening . `` the closer we are , the better it is for both of us . '' his face was red , although it seemed more from anger than running . eventually he said , you have to promise me that you wont breathe a word of this to anyone . 