After my long conversation with Ray, the first step of my plan was beginning. Ray was right. I couldn't take on everyone at one time, I needed to go one by one.

The night provided little interns of rest. My mind was busy concocting plans for each potential snake in my life. Alfred was a main priority at the moment. The way Evelyn spoke of her son gave me a sickening feeling. While I didn't get gut feelings often, my gut was telling me to protect Alfred at all costs.

The morning came quickly, and I groaned as the sunlight streamed through my curtains.

Part of me didn't want to...