Without a Trace

PIPER’S POV

“I'm sorry but the test results are negative.”

The word negative echoed in my head long after the doctor finished speaking.

“It’s likely the substance has already left your system,” he explained gently. “Some drugs metabolize quickly. If too much time has passed, it won’t show up.”

Too much time. I was already too late.

The room felt like it tilted slightly beneath me. My fingers tight