Greatwater Lake and like weeds do he only came and grew back again

In regards to pace: Quickly. It's the most assertive he's ever sounded before. It's also the most frightened. The more distance they put between them and the lake the better. He'd be safe, just like Mal said. And he'd never have to think about that man's touch again.

The thought of that had Phillip racing away from the water without warning. He just wanted to forget everything.