if jess was in trouble , she was going to be prepared . monstrous creatures from the dawn of time were running wild . you look like the cat that swallowed the canary . i try not to shiver , to read too much into the now-familiar touch . i looked over her should as iris checked it . it was important not to rush this part of the process . that 's one of the things you like about me , remember ? the soil was rich with minerals and the cave would be a natural protection against enemies . 