Chp 6 Pt. 5 Mourning

Maliyah

I sit up in bed and scan the room. I look at my clock and find it’s six in the morning, I must’ve slept the day away yesterday. I slowly make my way to my door but stop as my hand rests on the door handle. Yesterday had to have been a dream right?

I open the door and two warriors immediately stand. Aspen is with them, making coffee in the kitchen.

“Maliyah, I didn’t expect you awake so early. Are you okay?”

I don’t immediately answer as I stare at the floor where the warrior collapsed.

“Is he okay?”

“He is fine Maliyah. Awake and spending time with his family.”

“So it really happened, I am really the target. I am endangering everyone, I should leave. I should…..”

“Shhh, calm down Maliyah. Take deep breaths, it’s okay.&rd