I was so freaked out I didn't even think of the veil, instead running flat out with Piers beside me through the front of the large pavilion and to Mom's office.

Almost colliding with Pender as he appeared in a flash of blue fire at her door.

Gasping for air-I really had to start jogging again-I clutched at Pender's sleeve, heart pounding so hard in my chest I could barely think.

"The shards," I said as I pushed the tall Enforcer leader through Mom's door. She ...