Consequences.

I sat there, staring at the floor, thinking about how different things could have been if I had just kept my distance.

If I hadn't gotten involved with the sisters.

If I hadn't let things spiral to the point where they were all interested in me.

Now, it was only a matter of time before things blew up.

The way Abby stormed out of my room, I knew she wouldn't keep this to herself. Sooner or later, she was going to tell someone, and when that happened, I was done for.

I ran a hand through my hair, exhaling slowly.

Maybe I deserved it.

"Things are gonna get a whole lot worse before they get better," I muttered.

I stared blankly at my laptop screen, my mind miles away. Then, all of a sudden—

BANG.

The door swung open so violently it slammed against the wall, shaking the entire frame. Before I could react, Joyce stormed in, eyes blazing with rage.