Chapter 34
We reconvened on the pavement outside, policemen working their way through the crowd and handing out tickets right and left. There was no way to take all of us into custody, but I figured we’d each end up with hefty fines. The lucky combatants were the ones who’d remained four-legged and were released into the custody of a supposed “owner” with no more than a pat on the head.
I, on the other hand, wasn’t so fortunate. “What were you trying to do with the child?” one policeman demanded, wrenching me back around to face him when all I wanted was to enfold my sister in yet another well-earned hug. Kira hadn’t been wearing either a coat or hat when she was taken yesterday, and I didn’t like the way her teeth were chattering now.
“I’m her guardian,” I countered...then paused as th
