Chp 12 Pt. 3 The Bears

Maliyah

I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to Aspen and I know he snuck off on purpose while I was distracted with the twins.

“Liyah, Liyah! You’re awake,” screams Accalia.

“Yes, Accalia I’m awake,” I giggle back at her.

“Can you play with us now,” begs Thierry.

“Can I join you?”

I look up and find Amara, the younger sister to Ghalen.

“Of course, the more the merrier,” I reply. “Just let me shower and get dressed and I’ll meet you guys downstairs, okay?”

“Okay sissy. Hurry, hurry.”

I laugh at my little sister’s impatience as I head to my bathroom. I turn on the hot water and let it cascade down my back, relaxing my muscles.

“Terra, I feel stronger. Like a part of me that has been in slumber is awake.”

“I feel it too. I think we