"Follow my lead, okay?" I gave Piper's hand a gentle squeeze, and she nodded.

The fact that she was so agreeable right now concerned me. She never just agreed to anything. Ever. I knew all the magic usage today was taking a toll on her, but I hadn't realized how much until right now. Granted, I wasn't in much better shape. My insides still felt like they'd been rearranged in a blender, and my head hadn't quit pounding since we'd stopped moving.

I took a deep ...