i whirled around to see lucas standing on the grounds behind me . he sucked in a harsh breath , but did n't look away , did n't speak . it had n't been about the adrenaline . it was odd , how he had taken to him like that . he was exhausted , and all he wanted was his own bed . another woman was heading up the stairs . he tugged the bill of his baseball cap lower as if he were trying to hide behind it . our recent freedom had been delicious . 