(Lucas’ POV) “No, sir. It was a woman this time. Someone pushed her.” Richie’s words echoed in my ear over and over as Ron made a frantic dash for Emmitt and me. I felt a little pinch on my neck and everything got all weird. I don’t know what happened, but I felt myself crumpling to the ground, hands on each arm guiding me to a sitting position. “That won’t keep them out for more than a few minutes. Watch them. Let me know when they begin to snap out of it.” I could hear Ron whispering, but I didn’t seem to have the ability to speak or move. “Coyote to Eagle one, do you copy? I need confirmation on the swan.” I heard Ron whisper-shout as I sat there feeling like someone doused me in lidocaine and now my entire body was numb. It was t*rture. All I wanted to do was scream! Scream in r

