A Shift in Power

CLARA’S POV

"Oh my God, I am so sorry," I gasped.

Heat rushed straight to my cheeks, burning my skin as I scrambled to stop the sticky flood from reaching the edge of the counter. I threw my hands out, trying to corral the juice, but it was useless. It splashed over the expensive marble and splattered onto the immaculate floor. My chest heaved with panicked breaths. I braced myself, waiting for