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Prologue
Brianna
“It’s Dragon,” Jesse says, his voice low, slightly shaking.
“What happened?” Maddie asks.
“I don’t know. He may have OD’d on something. I’ll keep you all posted as well as I can.”
I reach out to touch Jesse’s arm, but he yanks it away.
I’m hurt, but we had this chat.
No distractions.
And this—whatever just happened to Dragon—is a major distraction. Jesse doesn’t need me on top of that.
The elevator doors close, and Maddie clasps her hand to her mouth. “Is Dragon going to make it?”
“God, I hope so.” My heart is racing.
“What are they going to do for a drummer?”
“I don’t know. Brock used to play the drums. He and David and a couple other guys had a garage band.”
“Were they any good?”
“Hell no. They sucked.”
“Then how is that going to do us any good?”
I shake my head. “I don’t know, Mads. But Brock may be all we have.”
“Maybe Dragon’s okay. Maybe he’s just drunk or something.”
“God, I hope so,” I say again.
I stand against the wall, trying not to hyperventilate. I don’t know Dragon well. No one does, really.
Except Jesse. I’ve spotted him and Dragon alone and talking many times—mainly because I’m always watching Jesse. The two of them seem to be close friends.
This must be killing Jesse.
“It’s eight thirty,” Maddie says. “We’re supposed to meet Brock, Callie, and Donny for sightseeing in half an hour.”
“Right. I guess I forgot to set my alarm.”
“Me too. I was so angry after Jesse broke up that date—or whatever it was—with Zane that I came up here and pouted. None of that seems important now.”
“No, it’s not important. In fact, it never was. We should be thanking your brother, Maddie, and we’ve got to fix this for him.”
“How are we supposed to fix this? We can’t go back in time and make sure Dragon stays away from whatever he took.”
“No. But we can find a drummer. What floor is Emerald Phoenix on?”
“What are you suggesting?”
“We have no choice. We have to see if their drummer can fill in for Dragon.”
