“Mom, you don’t believe me?” My eyes reddened, ready to cry again—but my swollen peepers could shed no more tears.

Luna Selena suppressed her frustration and spoke gently. “Mom does believe you. But without proof or witnesses, it’s hard for us to help.”

“I may not have proof or witnesses, but who else would hurt me besides Mia? Jevon knows too—Mia was acting weird the whole show, using herbs and catching venomous snakes.”

“She hates me for taking Mom and Dad and my brothers’ love. She followed me to the show just to hurt me!”

“Avery was driven crazy by her. Jevon…” I glanced at Jevon, still trying to be...