"We'll see if we can find out who helped Sarah's yard. Sarah? Come with me?" Ms. Hansen held her hand out to Sarah.

Sarah glanced at me then took it, and they drifted off.

Mrs. Rios looked from Tram to me with a smile. "I'm proud to know such warriors." She smiled and followed Sarah and Ms. Hansen.

My gaze swept toward Callum, but night swallowed him. "My mom. I need to check on her."

Tram wrapped an arm around me, hugging me close, but it did nothing ...