Credence

by Penelope Douglas

The last time he spoke to me he threatened to spank me.

Yea we haven't forgotten

Shhhhh . . . ut the fuck up.

I agree

Everyone contemplates suicide at some point, even if it’s just for a minute.

Jesus Christ. That’s not what she needs.

Kinda disappointed

“Then maybe you should take me.”

She really just said that 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣😩

“If a woman claims you, then she’ll also do for you what other women do. But if you all are claiming me, you’re not doing for me what other men would do.”

🤣🤣

He lets out a sigh,

Me too

🫢🫢

I tip my head up and see Kaleb sitting in the high-back leather chair not three feet away, watching me.

She has no spacial awareness, I swear 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

This fucking girl.

"God damn kids" 🤣🫢

payment on their debt. That’s what you are, Tiernan. A fucking payment.”

😭😭😭

“I’m not afraid of you. You won’t take anything you want. You’re safe. Weak. My father said so.”

I can hear him now ..... "This bitch"

And then it occurs to me. Inches. I roll my eyes

A house full of men 🤣

“Hands off,” I hear Jake chide. “Now.”

Oof 🤦🏼‍♀️

“It’s how babies communicate,”

Psychologically yes. When looking at ACES, we get stuck at the age of our most traumatic event. but also a bitchy comment 🤣

I pull my face away, out of his hold, and it almost makes me sick,

Fucking hell 😭

This load is six days’ worth of clothes. Where did five pairs of panties go?

She knows exactly where they went. Two men have shown an interest

He wouldn’t do that.

Yes he would 🤣🤣

I fight not to smile as I feel Kaleb’s eyes boring into me

Sneaky bitch

lays his hand flat on his chest, and taps it twice.

Mine

“Kaleb is in love with you.”

Kaleb is having a really hard time regulating his emotions

I want to be in love. I want to be safe.

Found candy in the trash and kale on my pizza. She’s fucking weird.

🤣🤣🤣🤣

They’re such deep sleepers, they don’t hear you at night. Just me. When I touched your face, you quieted. When I tried to leave, the nightmare started again. So I stayed. I come in every night. You tuck your cold feet between my legs, and I hug you to me, resting my hand on your back and feeling your body calm as it nestles into me. Do I make you feel safe? I like taking care of you.

He stands there, and I’m not sure what to do.

I'm going to guess right now that his first word is 'Mine'

“He’s your number one,”

No, he's number 3

Mirai is coming tonight,

I need her and Jake to hit it off

What are they barking at?

We can't have a 'Where is she' moment. Stop it. There isn't time for this shit.

“Is that him?” She looks behind us as I take her back down the steps. “Your uncle?”

I am so ready for this! 🤣

I’m kidding. I need the candy-making people and . . . the Netflix people.

Me too

“Just let me care about you, okay?”

We don't have time for this shit. I swear if she does not walk her fucking ass back to that airport and get on a plane or somebody doesn't come throw her over their shoulder and take her back I will riot.

Six weeks.

I'm nauseous

“He’s still in that car, Noah.”

You've gotta unlock the doors and take him out 😭😭 My heart is breaking!

Jake spits back.

YESS!

A little more, anyway.

Please let him be lurking in the dark somewhere

Mirai exit his tent,

YESSS!!!!