With each step in approaching their destination, Ace began to realize that he had to tell her. His father had told his mother before they were married. It was Ace's last chance to tell her now. For her to back out and keep to a normal life. All he could hope for was that she wouldn't run away screaming.

"Lucille, my love. Before we go in there, I must tell you something. I cannot trap you in a marriage under circumstances that you would have never wanted otherwise. I can only hope that even if you wish to not marry me after I have told you, that you will keep this a secret for both myself and my family." Now he was truly nervous, glad that the chaperone seemed quite oblivious. Looked to be far enough away to hear his soft words. Glad to see the door looked thick enough that whispers would die in the wood.