Chapter 5

The drunk driver stumbled out of the car. Bystanders grabbed him. Someone was already on the phone with the cops, with an ambulance.

Lucas finally came over. He looked me up and down, his face tight with anxiety. "Maya... are you okay?"

I looked at him and gave a small shake of my head, not saying a word.

Eva ran up holding the kitten, tears streaming. "Lucas, the cat's scared to death! What if something's wrong with her? I'm so scared, we need to take her to the vet right now."

"Okay," Lucas said immediately. Then he turned to me.…