Effective Immediately

PIPER’S POV

My legs felt like they were made of stone as I stood outside Mrs. Marnie’s office. I stared at the polished wooden door in front of me, my reflection faintly staring back at the glossy surface.

This was it. I could feel it. My hand trembled as I knocked softly. “Come in.” I swallowed hard and pushed the door open.

Mrs. Marnie sat behind her desk, her expression unreadable. The second h