“Please, stop! I need a ride to Velvro Street. Hey!” I cried, trying to hail a cab.

The cars sped off and my knees buckled as a sob escaped my lips.

After the call, I raced outside to get a cab, but because of the event, everywhere was booked and locked down.

Stupid event. Stupid Atlas.

I had to do something, I had to save my chi—

“Peekaboo? What are you doing here?”

I turned, my eyes locking with Atlas. I had never been so happy to see him. I scrambled to my feet but froze ...