When Kaden woke up, his head was throbbing and the dizziness that made the world sway seemed to be getting worse the closer he got to opening his eyes. Yet, something was stopping him from slipping back into his slumber. Something that was pricking his chest and pressing on his body. Somebody was touching him. Kaden opened his eyes, grabbing the hand of the person standing right next to him, waiting for their scream. No noise reached him and for a second he thought that maybe he had gone deaf, but then his eyes finally focused on a familiar face. Adeline stared at him with a startled expression, worry and a hint of relief overflowing from her eyes. Her hand held a long, thick needle with a silk thread attached to it, her fingers and the light pink nightgown she was wearing all smeared wi