we should be able to reach the safety of new york well ahead of them . that was certainly the effect kim had on me . the hybrid was part plant , part living animal and all frightening . `` i should find out , in case i decide to make a break for it . '' it has something to do with that . '' we were pushing out of the doors when i felt it . when he did , he felt misty gradually relaxing against him as well , her back curving naturally to his chest . 