"I would never crack your bones," she whispers. "I would only steal your breath, beautiful boy. And give you back something much tastier and grander: unlife forever. I should worship you!"

She THINKS he might be around here somewhere, but her senses are still numbed by the barrier. Dru turns toward a nearby collection of boulders, the opposite direction from where Archie is hiding. If he's quick, he can probably sneak away without her noticing right off.