The sound of gunfire jolted me awake, and I sat up abruptly, staring wide-eyed at the entrance of the cave. After about ten seconds, another gunshot echoed from outside the cave. The gunfire startled Eva and Cara awake as well. They quickly put on their clothes and hurried out of the cave. I looked around but couldn't find my clothes. Feeling no need to bother, I walked toward the cave entrance. Cato's mother rushed over and grabbed my arm, trying to stop me from leaving the cave. Angrily, I shook off her hand and pushed her aside. But there were others at the cave entrance. A few more female savages ran over and clung to my arms and legs. With five people hanging onto me, their combined weight of over 350 pounds made it impossible for me to move forward. Standing at the cave entra

