Opal curled her sharpened fingernails under Juliet's chin, forced her to look up at her – now human, she was tall. “You weren't there, were you?”

Juliet decided moving her head wouldn't be a good idea. “No,” she whispered.

“Ah, shame, shame,” said Opal. “After I'd gone to all the trouble of tying you up, I thought I might at least get to exact revenge.”

Juliet almost volunteered for this, just to get on her good side.

“Nevermind.” Opal dragged her thumb across Juliet's cheek. “I'm sure I can find some other use for a pretty girl like you.”

Juliet shivered.