Slowly Matt became aware of an insistent tapping on the driver’s side window. Tap tap tap. It seemed to mimic the throbbing in his head.
Tap tap tap.
He stirred, and suddenly felt hot breath on the nape of his neck. For one flitting moment he thought, Vic? But the wet tongue that licked his ear, causing him to jump in surprise and hit his head again on the windshield, brought to mind someone else. He flapped a hand ineffectually behind him. “Sadie, stop.”
Of course, she didn’t listen. Matt rolled away from her and felt the steering wheel dig into his ribs. Where was he again?
Tap tap tap. This time, a familiar voice followed. “Hey, are you dead in there, or what?”
Why does it have to be Roxie? he thought, opening his eyes to stare at the tree sprawled across the crumpled hood of his c
