and tonight ... no , yesterday ... he could n't stop thinking about the way she 'd melted for him back there in her apartment . i saw your bones turned to ashes . '' she flashed me her huge sarcastic grin . `` good afternoon , great-aunt , `` i said , since i did not know her name . he would have to stay here . he still looked thoughtful when i led him to the private elevator . i feel my back hit the smooth wood of the bar as brooks stretches me out along the cool surface . 