the leather of the upholstery sighed with an almost human sound as i settled back against the seat . in the end , i said only the important things . almost losing the towel around his waist . the same shock of white that had hit me in the chest just a short time ago . it was n't something she ever really mentioned to anyone , but then the topic seldom came up . you spent that much on beef ? `` being stronger and faster does n't make you invincible . '' 