Dead Dreams ((Young Adult Paranormal Romance) ( Dead Dreams Trilogy)) by Michelle Wright

possible. He interpreted her sweet disposition as a threat and grabbing summer’s arm they turn ed and ra n in the opposite direction until they manage d to get away and were sa tisfied that she was gone. Adam now had a new plan. G et rid o f Summer and make his own way.
    “ So , what next? ” She asked, u nsure of where she stood .
    “ I was thinking that maybe we sho uld go back to Rone as you said. Why don’t you go first, I’ll join you. ”
    “ W hy can’t we go together, what are up to? ”
    “ We can’t go empty handed I’m gonna see what I can find food-wise and I’ll find my way there, no problem. ”
    “ Liar…you’re dumping me right? ”
    Adam attempted to convince her that she was over suspicious and used her problem with food a s a ploy to assure her that he was coming ba ck. I t didn’t work and the more he persisted with the reassurance the more inse cure and mistrusting she became . D efiantly she stood her ground and refused to budge.
    “ Okay…okay, ” He said wearily. “ W e stay together. ”
    Am I ever going to get rid of this crazy bitch or is this some kind of punishment meaning that I stuck with her forever?
    It was now mid-afternoon, neither c ould understand where the time had gone considering the fact that all they ’d done was wander the streets, Adam was concerned that if they didn’t fi nd somewhere decent to stay his cloth es would walk off by themselves. Summer seemed unperturbed by her appearance and unlike Adam wasn’t bothered where they went as long as he didn’t abandon her. A deep r ooted fear of being rejected had plagued her entire short life , intensifying since she found herself homeless.
    Latchin g on to whoever came her way had put her in too many compro mising situations. Y et she felt somewhat saf e with Adam in spite of the fact that he gave her the constant impression that he ’d do better alone . S he was determined to stay with him believing that if she was more compliant he would find it easier to tolerate her.
    A young guy past by them and stopped ,
    “ Where you guys off too? ” He enquired in a friendly tone.
    “ None of your busi ness buddy. ” Adam replied bluntly.
    “ Hey I’m just trying to help, you both seem a little lost that’s all. ”
    “ We know exactl y where we’re going, you’ve got the wrong impression. ”
    “ Do you hav e a place to stay? ” He asked them politely.
    Adam hated that their vulnerability was exposed and that they seemed to be d rawing all manner of freaks with every step. T hey were both beco ming more desperate by the hour and; it would soon be dark and that would bring its own set of problems.
    Summer was pleased that he mentioned the words ‘place to stay’ as far as she was concerned he was a saint, maybe a charity worker who looked after homeless kids. He was clean cut and friendly. P ossibly a naïve do-gooder that they could take advantage of,
    “ I’d love a shower and something to eat and a warm bed. M aybe some clothes , oh and a toothbrush. ” She replied smiling sweetly.
    “ Then be my guest, I’d love to help you poor kids. ”
    Adam considered him to be either nuts or a guy with a sinister agenda. The short time he’d spent in the city had taught him that it was easy to disappear without a t race never to be heard of again. Summer was less cautious; she dreamed of a few luxuries and was prepared to throw cau tion to the wind just to get off the streets.
    “ You’d better not try anything. I mean if there’s something else you’re after you can forget it. ” Adam warned him in no uncertain terms.
    “ No, don’t even think that way, I like to help homeless kids that all . ”
    S hort and slightly overweight somewhere in his early thirties he appeared to be respectable and Summer was praying that he would agree to go with a stra nger that she ’d already trusted.
    “ What’s your name? ” Adam asked fuelled with suspicion.
    “ My name is Reginald, but you can call me Reggie.