They are dead and it's my fault. All of them, gone. Beckett. Poppy. Socrates and Vander. Dear Ande, though I can't bring myself to feel for the loss of Chime. But the dog... and what's become of Shine and Shade? I swore I'd keep the puppies safe. I swore to keep them all safe.

I'm in no position to be of any help to anyone now. If I ever was. I've brought nothing but hurt and loss and grief to the ones I care about.

My mind at last falls on Duet. My damaged sister clone. ...