that was a great cause for concern . the swelling on moms neck appeared to be getting worse . `` either way , i will have none of it . '' he just did n't need to know which girl . his words stopped me dead in my tracks , and i turned back to him and lowered my brow . `` i knew ever since you sealed that room in the tunnels that you and i were n't going to work even if you woke up some morning and wanted it to . 