POV’s Tate
I realized that I hadn’t said anything, and my grandfather was waiting expectantly. Waiting to hear the excuse I made. I’d found a way to cut off his connection to Caleb.
“I’m seeing someone else.” The words tumbled out of my mouth before I could think of anything better. s**t. Why the f**k did I say that?
My grandfather sat up. Clearly wondering how his spies had missed such a change in events. Then, his face relaxed. He didn’t believe me, but it was too late to turn back now. “Oh? And who is this new gentleman?”
I rolled my shoulders back, allowing the lies to string themselves together, not letting my nerves show on my face. “It’s not official yet, so I’d rather not say. We’ve decided to stay private until we’ve… worked some things out.” I pushed my hair back. “Once that’
