beyond the endless rows of vehicles was a squat , square-shaped building with no outdoor lighting . my parents smile and both say how nice it is to meet her . and just like that , he was awake , without her having to shake him or repeat his name . cassie stops talking and gives me the most pitiful look . maybe chase had a security detail so secret that they did n't even know they were there . that left me in a very compromised position , holding nothing but the barrel of the rifle with no leverage to hold the guy . 