this also explained why she 'd run from him early the following morning . chapter six - the star chamber the party in the star chamber continued for some time and i felt worried . the bus was a half block away and picking up speed . so long as i live , my mother will remain quiet . a warm feeling of happiness was spreading through my stomach . `` tell me you want this , tell me you want me , '' he growled . she paused for a moment , then said the rest . 