Aliana’s POV

I smirked. “So let’s make them believe they’re right.”

She leaned forward. “You’re going to play the weak Queen.”

I nodded.

“They already see me as Freddy’s mistake,” I continued. “As someone who doesn’t deserve this power.”

I lifted my gaze.

“So I’m going to let them think they can get rid of me.”

Riley exhaled, rubbing her temple. “You’re using yourself as bait.”

I smirked. “Exactly.”

She scoffed. “And Freddy is letting you do this?”

I hesitated for a split second.

Because we both knew Freddy didn’t like to let me out of his sight.

But he trusted me.

And he knew I wouldn’t back down.

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