Before Hailey could process what was happening, someone grabbed her arm and yanked her forward.

“Run!” the stranger shouted.

She stumbled, but he didn’t let go. They sprinted together down the sidewalk, his grip firm but not painful. Just as they reached the corner, a deafening crash exploded behind them.

Hailey's breath caught. She twisted around, her heart pounding.

An SUV had slammed into the sidewalk, right where she’d just been. The front was crushed, smoke curling from the ...