the ruler looked like a mouse thrown into the pack of cats . he 'd searched for rose for months because he was tied up in knots with wanting her , but he had n't honestly thought too much about what it would mean if she was truly pregnant . the nurse nodded and dashed to a drug cabinet . by the time she left , with muscles quivering , she 'd felt as if she 'd taken the next step in her evolution . at least , i can forecast that he wo n't make a move on daisy because of her age . 