**Piper**

"I cannot believe you, Piper." Sophie threw her arms in the air as she continued to pace a hole in the floor. "All you had to do was play nice and keep your mouth shut."

I scowled, my gaze tracking her every step. "I tried," I insisted for what had to be the millionth time. "But you didn't hear him. He was so. . . cold. All he cares about is this stupid blood oath and - "

"You should care, too!" Sophie's face was red, her green-yellow eyes ...