“Really?” I blurted. Yay! Actions were being taken at long last! “Yes. It seems that as of late, I've been getting to know the police more than I should. We're even on a first-name basis.” “I'm sorry,” I said as my guilty feelings egged me to apologize. Jaiden laughed. “Don't worry about it.” Part of me didn't…but then the other part of me did. I was afraid for him—more than afraid. Since so many recent accidents involved Jaiden, what if the cops believed him to be the one inflicting all the destruction? Would he be followed or bugged?! Would they label me an accomplice? O-M-G, what if I had a camera on me this instant and they could now perceive my subtle glances towards Jaiden's biceps?! …Wait, that was impossible. They wouldn't have a flippin' camera on me! I sighed inwardly, even

