and seriously , who the hell are you ? '' i raised my hands in a blocking motion . echo bit his bottom lip and had such an innocent expression . marcus walked over to me and reached for my wrist . safe beyond the fountain 's rim , she gazed down at the sea monster . though her words were hesitant , as if she did n't quite know how to use her tongue , she sounded like an adult , voice rich and husky . i rest my head against his chest , breathing him in , listening to his beating heart . 