TRACY’S POVThe night before the court hearing, I couldn’t sleep. I sat by my window, staring at the stars.Down in the basement, Alvin’s clone was reading quietly, waiting for my instructions.I walked down the stairs slowly, and he looked up.“Master,” he said softly. “Are we still going tomorrow?”“Yes,” I replied. “And I have to tell you something important.”He put his book aside and stood up straight. “I’m listening.”“In court,” I said, looking him in the eyes, “you must act as if you hate me. You must pretend that you don’t want to stay with me. Everyone must believe it.”He frowned. “Alright, I will obey your every instruction”I smiled sadly. “It will hurt me a lot. But it’s the only way to make Dante lower his guard. If he thinks you hate me, he won’t fight so hard.”He nodded slowly. “I understand. I will do whatever it takes to help you.”“Good,” I whispered, placing a hand on his shoulder. “You’re very brave. Remember, no matter what happens out there, you’re doing this
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