After The Ending (Kobo) by Lindsey Fairleigh Lindsey Pogue

Author:Lindsey Fairleigh, Lindsey Pogue [Lindsey Fairleigh, Lindsey Pogue]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: L2 Books
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

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The next day, I woke up alone in my bed. I’d slept through the whole night, not even stirring when Sarah left. As humiliated as I should’ve been after my complete meltdown, I was just grateful for a full night’s sleep.

Knowing there was much to do before I left Fort Knox, I readied myself for the day. After throwing on a sweatshirt, I pulled on a pair of jeans, ran a brush through my hair, and headed toward the mess hall. I needed to find Harper—both to thank him and to apologize for commandeering his briefing—but I could take a few minutes to eat breakfast first.

When I walked in, I found Tanya and Clara chatting quietly at one of the dining tables. My confidence wavered as I thought of the gratification my emotional breakdown must’ve given Clara. But I just smiled and tried to ignore the satisfaction illuminating her face.

“Oh, you’re finally awake,” Clara said, smirking.

I ignored her and looked around for everyone else. Sadly, the breakfast buffet had already been cleared. Dammit. What time is it anyway?

As I stood in the doorway, frowning, Clara sighed impatiently. When I looked at her, she pointed to a foil-covered plate on the counter. “For you,” she said and returned to her conversation with Tanya.

Puzzled, I glanced back and forth between her and the dish, uncertain why she would make me a plate of food.

Clara rolled her eyes. “Harper saved you some breakfast. If you don’t eat it, I will.” She sounded harsh and irritated, no longer making any attempt to mask her dislike for me.

I headed over to the plate and uncovered it. I hadn’t eaten much the night before and was starving, so I carried the small feast of potatoes, gravy, and biscuits to an empty table and sat.

Tanya rose and walked over to my table. “How are you doing?” she asked meekly. She was pale and sickly, and she had dark circles under her eyes, but even in her deteriorating state, her kindness was genuine.

“I’m much better, thanks. How about you?” I hadn’t talked to her much since the night her sister died.

“I’ve been better, but I’m dealing with it the best I can.” She squeezed my shoulder before turning to leave. I felt a strange void inside her, like parts of her had been stolen.

I wasn’t shy as I shoveled the cold food into my mouth, and after inhaling half of it, I realized something wasn’t right. Amidst the savory flavors, I could taste something metallic, and my tongue began to tingle.

Alarmed, I spat out my mouthful of food, but it didn’t help. As I reached for my glass of water to rinse out my mouth, Clara appeared beside me and snatched it away.

“I’m not letting you leave with him,” she said scathingly.

“Get over yourself and give me my fucking water!” I demanded, but there was a high note of fear in my voice. I stood, trying to take the glass from her hand.

As my skin touched hers, I

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