seth lost control of himself as her other hand joined with the first , tangling in his hair and holding him tightly against her . let go of the weapon , be calm , and let us sort this out . '' i had to protect them , no matter the cost . but she knew now she would never be clean again . `` by heaven , '' exclaimed the man , `` it is his father 's very voice and trick of speech . take it one step at a time . 