i could already feel the growth they 'd both experienced , even if it had n't all sunk in yet . then they knelt on the floor in front of her , looking up , just as they 'd done so often in their lives . my name is cole , cole sage . even riding that quick whip of anger , he kept his voice down . there 's another high-pitched cry , this time my name . you said you had a lot of work to do . '' my life and the life of my brother in exchange for my services . 