Stevie came around the chair and walked over to the man, holding out her hand. “Stevie MacKilligan.” “Shen Li. We met. At Livy’s apartment? When your sister tried to kill her cousin and the grizzly.” “Oh. I do think I remember you.” Pulling her hand away, she asked, “Are you a bear?” “Yes. Giant panda.” “You know”—she put her hand to her chest—“I’m not afraid of you at all.” “You shouldn’t be.” He grinned. “I’m very nice.” “And so cute!” She grabbed his cheeks with both hands and twisted. “Like a big stuffed toy!”
