i stopped by her work to drop it off , '' i explain right before i break . to talk fer hours , tis not so common as ye might think . we need to be ready when he gets here . do n't you think we should head back to the compound ? '' the darkness of the soft sheets created a strong contrast against his golden skin . yes , he would do that , he said , he would do that right now . elle wondered briefly what sally 's version of fun did to the kitchen . 