i got up carefully , waiting until i knew my legs were steady enough before moving back to the stone slab . i wanted to make sure you were alright . '' nothing but sand and dunes for as far as the eye can see . furthermore , she was n't going to risk her marriage over him , and the sooner he realized that , the better . not a lot of time to talk , so ... `` hidden moon , '' she said , `` a very special time . '' i hiss at him as i pass him by . 