“Ava, I need to talk to you.” “What’s up? You look terrible. Did you forget your inhaler again?” Ava handed her poker to Luke and followed Janie, out of Luke’s earshot. “No, it’s in my pocket.” Janie searched her pocket. No inhaler. She realized she must have lost it in the woods. No time to go back. “I’ve got to go. Take Luke and get out of here. A Daychild has attacked Billy and Matt.” “What?” Panic stretched across Ava’s face. Luke got up and started over. “Shhh—” Janie said. “I need you to act like everything’s okay.” Ava started to shake. Janie clutched her arms. “Now, listen to me. Billy is dead, but Matt is still alive. He needs help. I’m leaving with Kai.” “Who’s Kai?” “The guy from earlier. On the motorcycle.” Ava stared at her blankly.
