“This doesn’t make any sense,” I muttered. “What is he trying to prove?” “He’s getting desperate,” Alexander said, his tone calm but firm. “All the more reason for us to be careful. Don’t respond to that text. If either of them reaches out to you again, let me know immediately.” “Of course, I will,” I promised. “Thank you for taking this seriously.” “It is serious,” he assured me. “Where are you right now?” “I just left my therapy appointment,” I answered. “Do you have any other plans for the day?” I shook my head. “Nothing definitive. Why?” “If you’d like to come to the Capitol, I can send a car for you,” he offered. “I’ll be in meetings all day, but you and James could go out and find something fun to do. A change of scenery might help get your mind off

