Chapter Sixteen

Axel "I mean … what the heck was that?" Cat shouted once they got into Axel's truck. "We were all dancing and having fun, and then someone screamed. Did either of you see who? And what was with the lights? You think the animal got someone?" Cat asked, nearly jumping with adrenaline. Claire gave Axel a sideway glance and shrugged. "I don't know," she said. "We heard the same thing—" "Where is your shirt?" Cat asked Axel. Axel cleared his throat. "I lost it while dancing—" Cat gave him a deadpan look. "Were you trying to hook up with my friend? Because I think you should know that I don't approve of this. She told me how you treated her in high school, and I think it'll only take two seconds before you go back to dogging her. You keep your penis to yourself." "Oh my gosh," Claire said, covering her face. "He wasn't trying to have sex with me. He's telling the truth. We were dancing and—" Cat sat back and folded her arms over her chest. "You two were dancing? Did Mr. Bully get