it just didnt feel like a base where the hub of a plan to take over the universe was in full flow . that would certainly make things a lot easier . she immediately moved closer to thomas . just the memory of her lips brushing his filled him with need . his words were so loud that i reached up to pull my headphones away and save my hearing . `` i ca n't imagine she 'd stay where she was . '' yeah , he was out of patience . a ripple of power flowed down her arms . 