i 'm a little tired and more than a little frustrated . they glow against the ebony sand as they force us to look at them , force us to remember why they 're here in the first place . this was too new and strange for him . she 'd feel it through our bond . a single successful guy no woman can resist . what did they think he was ? cross looks at me through his hands , and when he speaks , his voice is ragged . `` okay , that 's good work , '' palmer said . 