Ever After . . .

Chapter 24

~America~

I make myself a warm cup of milk. I knew I was going to need it after what had happened tonight. I sit at the table nursing the cup. There wasn't much I could do.

Thinking about the letter from a few days ago, I knew what Maxon was talking about. I knew Kriss's secret. Maxon didn't. Now Alison knew something was up. I set the cup down, and reached for a pen and paper. As I did a shock wave went through me.

I dropped from the chair to the floor with a loud thud, and clutching my chest. I must've bumped my glass because I was soon covered in milk. It was another spasm. Kenna had these right before her heart attack. I knew one was coming, but I couldn't tell when. It could be from days to years from now.

It soon passed, and I gathered myself. I picked up the now slightly broken glass and set it on the table. Shakily I grab the pen and paper that I was reaching for and set it on the table, away from the mess. I use the table to pull myself up to a standing position. I sigh as I look at the mess I made. I have to clean it up before Marissa or Luke sees it and start to wonder what happened.

Going to the sink I wet a washcloth and begin to clean up the floor. Once it's clean I begin to clean up the table. Looking at the glass I know it won't work anymore. I throw the cup away and return back to the table. I'm still shaking from the scare.

Pulling the paper closer to me I think about what I need to write. It takes a few minutes before I finally know what to write.

Maxon,

There is something you need to know about Kriss.