I sat there for what felt like forever after Willa left, staring at Mom as though doing so might change what we'd learned. "Tell me again what the hell happened?"

My mother's mournful expression didn't alter, though her set jaw told me she was about as happy at this turn of events as I was.

"I don't know what Erica was thinking," Mom said. "But we're in serious trouble, Syd. All witches."

My knees popped as I surged ...