Penelope's POV

"This isn't your fault." Dad's voice is firm despite the tremor in his hands. "This is Marcus. This has always been Marcus."

"But he's doing it because of me." I can't stop the tears now. They burn hot down my cheeks. "Because I won't stay invisible anymore."

"Good." Mom grabs my hands. Her grip is tight. "You should never have had to be invisible in the first place."

"Tell me everything." I wipe my face with my sleeve. "What exactly did Marcus say?"

Dad stands and walks to his ...