he was very pale , almost white . `` no , i mean , have you tried standing again ? she tilted her face to look up at him . `` yes , sierra , we most certainly will finish this when i get back , '' he whispered , his head moving down so the words were spoken against the sensitive skin of her ear . thats how we knew you were likely his . but , before you two leave , i would like to know what was in your father 's book sue . '' 