Dr. Yoshida pushes his glasses up the bridge of his nose. “I have some pamphlets and articles that I’d like you both to read up on.” My veins run cold, waiting for the blow. Ryke’s arm wraps around my shoulders. “These following months are going to be very important,” Dr. Yoshida says. “Getting pregnant was the first step, now carrying the baby to term will be your next big challenge.” Blood drains out of my head, like I’ve been hung upside-down. “I don’t understand.” Dr. Yoshida finally smiles. “Congratulations, Daisy, you’re pregnant.”
