Nudge's

Nudge's heart was pounding, the blood rushing in her ears.

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

Nudge's eyes widened, and her breath seized in her throat.

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

I thought I saw a door beyond Nudge's bed, but I couldn't be sure.

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

I tapped Nudge's hand and nodded my head at the crowd.

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

I felt the damp heat of Nudge's hand tighten in mine, felt my feathers brushing the cold stone floor, but all I could do was stare at Jeb while his words rattled senselessly inside my brain.

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

I felt as though I'd been chilly for days and rubbed Angel's and Nudge's arms to help them keep warm in the dank chill.

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

Or when she was trying to untangle Nudge's mane of hair.

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

Nudge's side was killing her, and she still felt low on oxygen.

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

An iron-hard punch to the ribs knocked Nudge's breath away, and she sucked in air soundlessly, trying not to panic.

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

I tumbled Total into Angel's arms and grabbed Nudge's hand.

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports Patterson, James, 1947- 2007