Chapter Eight: part 2

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Was she really going to tell Tate the truth? Lacey had been debating for over the past minuet. Tate folded his arms a crossed the kitchen table. He had been patiently waiting. Did she have anything to loose? Yes she did...him. Maybe Tate would get spooked and demand that she leave his house at once. But she did have Ryan, but would he pull through? Throughout her life, Ryan had been there picking her up as she fell, multiple times. But now, things were different. She couldn't count on him being there.

"We do have all night, but I preferred if I got at least six hours of sleep, I'm sure you do to."

Tate sighed, leaning back in his chair, relaxing his uptight pose.

Gulping nervously Lacey knew there was only one logical thing to do. Tell him the truth. Managing to push back all the overwhelming nerves and dizziness she cleared her throat, with her hands tightly clasped together in his lap.

"Do me a favor.."

She began slowly. Tate immediately nodded.

"Don't say anything until I'm done."

With questioning eyes Tate nodded.

With a steady breath Lacey made up her mind. She would tell him all of it. She wouldn't leave out anything, no matter how he reacted.

"A year ago..."

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