finally , bud and cass were alone . half an inch closer , and it would have pierced my heart ! '' a quick spike of panic shoots through me at the possibility . fortunately his own ship had been one of the first to reach their destination . i 'd paced in front of the only window in my ( private ) bedroom , and , of course , i 'd listened at my door . we try and eat slowly , but we 're both so hungry were done in a couple of minutes . 