and it was the beast who turned on them . she would not give him up without a fight . and i just wanted you to know - from me - that there 's nothing there . '' as he tossed the material aside , a shocked gasp escaped her . [ `` i guess so , for now ... but if the bottom drops out again , i do n't know . where did you find that picture ? `` you 'd do well to remember it . '' he kept moving his head , trying to see the route ahead . 