THE WILD CAT
At least they were familiar faces in this madhouse.
But before I could take a single step toward them, a hand clamped onto mine.
I turned, and my breath caught.
Kika.
Her eyes burned into mine, both her hands wrapped in thick bandages, crutches tucked awkwardly under her arms.
How the hell is she even here? I thought, my stomach twisting. I paralyzed her…
“Congratulations on becoming the 100th wild cat,” Kika said with a faint smile, her voice surprisingly calm.
“Thank you,” I replied, trying to mirror her expression, though my gaze kept drifting to her bandaged arms. She looked like she was barely standing. “I’m really sorry for all this,” I added, gesturing toward her injuries.