Chp 14 Pt. 3 Secrets Revealed

Maliyah

Something is up. I can tell everyone is worried about something and River is trying to distract me from finding out. I catch mom and the others glancing over this way several times and I can tell River is aware I noticed.

“What is going on River?”

“Honestly they haven’t told me anything but I can something is troubling our parents. I think it’s best you just let them handle whatever it is Maliyah.”

“But I can help. I am stronger than everyone thinks.”

“I don’t doubt that one bit cousin but how do you think your mother would feel if she lost you and Malayah?”

I hate that he is right. I can’t risk my life, it would kill my mother if we both were lost. But that doesn’t mean I can’t help to save my sister. I promised to not abandon her and I won’t break that promise. I am distracted in my I thoughts that I am not focusing on my parents conversation but I can tell River has been.

His head snaps up in their direction and I see a hint of sadness and anger in his eyes. He hear