Cursed (35 page)

“Sure.”

“Good.”

Jayden had just shaken his grogginess when it returned, settling over him heavily enough to pull him into unconsciousness.

This time, he dreamt of the girl he was supposed to know, but didn’t. She was trapped in a darkness similar to that of his dreams, her green eyes panicked. Her voice was faint, distant, and he strained to hear it.

I can’t sing. Help me sing.

Over and over, she repeated the words. Eventually, she broke into sobs and sank into the darkness, disappearing.

“Wait!” he cried, reaching for her.

She was gone, and the dream faded with her.

I can’t forget. Have to help Adrienne.

Jayden repeated the words silently over and over, fighting the darkness of slumber. Adrienne slid from his mind, forgotten, and was soon followed by the vow.

A deep, unnatural sleep claimed him, and his mind went quiet.