Chp 9 Pt. 4 Stalker

Maliyah

Aspen helps me gather my things and we teleport back to the pack house. I put my books away and make a to do list, anything to keep busy. My hands are shaking and there is an ache in my chest. I am getting use to killing and that bothers me.

“Maliyah, will you talk to me please.”

I look up at Aspen while I try to keep my tears at bay.

“I killed them Aspen.”

“You did what you did to protect the pack. You saved everyone, even if I don’t like it when you use that ability.”

“Aspen, I killed them and liked it. I enjoyed boiling their blood, hearing them scream in agony. I enjoyed watching them die and that scares me. I’m bothered at all that I killed them and that is what worries me.”

“You’ve been through so much Maliyah. More than any child should have to go through. It’s not uncommon for one to become desensitized to violence after what you’ve see