Zoey clutched the bedsheet of the bed. Blinking back hot tears, she fastened her eyes on the two detectives.
What do I tell them? Her mind spun, heart twisting in her chest.
“Captain,” Tyler called, voice softening. “What is it you’re not telling us? If there’s something else they told you… If they threatened you…”
“No,” Zoey cut in. Her voice dropped and she flinched, glancing downwards. “It’s not that. But you’re right.”
She swallowed hard and looked up to them. “I’ve not been honest about everything.”
Gerald and Taylor frowned, eyes glistening with uncertainty. But Zoey continued.
“I lied about who the attack was from. I lied about why they are after me,” she paused, voice cracking. “I thought I could handle all of this, but I don’t think I can. This is too much, and they won't st
