shaking his head , he made his way out of the supermarket toward the truck . the back of her hand was even more sensitive than her palms . `` i thought you 'd prefer to be left alone . you 're my precious baby boy , remember ? it prevents them from changing forms . he allowed that concept to sink in as they both ate some more . we thought we felt like we were being watched is all . `` the soldiers will not be happy , whether or not they win . '' 