this third one had put his helmet down , along with his shield and spear , in the long , wiry grass . we just stared at one another deeply . `` i 'm getting a little tired of this , '' he said . and then she kissed his neck , parting her lips and sucking his skin against her teeth . there was no one to help you . '' rose managed to shake her mother 's hand and slip it out of her gasp . lie still , mister , they 're coming for you . 