“No,” she said quickly, looking around. “No, Caleb came with me.” Kevin’s brow furrowed. “Caleb? As in your wildlife friend?” She stood, eyes scanning the treeline again. “He was with me. He lured her away so that I could grab the kittens.”
Kevin’s face darkened. “Wait, you mean the… creature?” Lisa’s voice cracked. “He never made it out.” Kevin didn’t hesitate. “Brandon!” he yelled toward the house. “Grab a flashlight! We’ve got someone still in the woods!”