his smile was casual , relaxed , as she got out of the car . then she turned the bath water to cold and pulled the faucet open so it would balance the temperature to something more comfortable . chapter twenty beth stood in front of her bedroom mirror studying her body . god damn creatures better not have touched her . when i got back , it was already over . `` it 's just one kiss , brooks , '' i whispered against his mouth . i will , and just so you know , im never taking off the necklace . 