`` but the stranger does not love you . nick walked solemnly over to cassie . as he did last night , luke walked straight up to the house like he owned the place . she lights a candle , and holds the pieces , one at a time , over the flickering flame , until there is nothing left but ashes . he was pretty vague about it . '' rose set the teapot down and sighed . `` i grew up around cars so it was kind of a given that i 'd love them . '' 