**Piper**

I burst into our quarters, out of breath and panting. I shoved the door shut and leaned against it. My sisters stared at me with varying expressions of worry, fear, and accusation. Peyton opened her mouth to speak, but I held my hand up to silence her. Taking several gulps of air, I focused on calming my breaths and my racing heart.

"What have you done now, Piper?" Sophie stood behind the couch, arms crossed.

"Nothing." I swallowed all the ...