it made her feel older than she was ready to be . i know i can send rod down next , amaranth suggested . as soon as the question leaves my mouth , she 's completely still . hed been led to this place , led ! his weight flattened the seat padding as he slid next to me again . i thought it had been an hour or so . the big auburn-haired man in jeans and dusty hiking boots said in a deep easy voice , `` you got it . 