A Gift from the Goddess

Chapter 112 Book 2 Chapter 4

Book 2 – Ch.# 4 

“Come in,” said a deep voice on the other side of the door. 

I’d only had to wait a few seconds for his response after knocking, but I wished there hadn’t been a reply at all. More than anything else, I just wanted to walk away. I wanted him to not be there waiting for me in his office. But that wasn’t the case. 

After leaving the construction site, I’d done only the bare minimum in fixing my appearance before coming here. Showering within a few minutes and changing into some more appropriate clothing as quickly as possible. After all, I wouldn’t be able to show myself in the state I’d been in after the accident. 

There was no backing out now. With one final deep breath, I pushed open the door and faced the man I knew would be there. 

Even in the dim light of his office, I could still make him out clearly as he sat behind his desk. His clean-cut dark hair and expensive suit only adding to his imposing presentation, his blue eyes having a way that made you want to squirm away under their gaze. This was the man many feared… and rightfully so. “My sweet Raven,” he greeted, standing up as I entered. I moved to the centre of the room and avoided his eyes, casting my own down to the ground in a sign of submission and apology. “Sorry for keeping you waiting, sir,” I said. “I came here as quickly as I could.” 

“Ah… yes, understandable.” 

I heard as he walked around the desk to stand in front of me, his hand coming up to pinch under my chin. Instantly, my pulse began to quicken. What would be the punishment waiting for me this time? 

“Look at me,” he instructed, pushing my head up. “Tell me what happened.” 

There was no point in lying to him. He would find out the truth even if I tried to deceive him. He always did. There was no such thing as hiding a secret from Eric Reid. 

“I failed to bring in Miles Kennedy alive, sir,” I answered slowly. “I apologise for my carelessness.” 

He clicked his tongue three times in disapproval, causing me to flinch involuntarily in surprise at the abrupt sound. Despite that though, I still remained firmly in his grasp. “So disappointing, Raven,” he scolded, “So unlike you.” 

control,”

“Ah.” 

must have missed a spot in my haste to get here as quickly as possible. “Such a pretty girl on the surface,

thumb together, removing the blood as if he’d just picked up some dust. “Yet looks aren’t everything, as we well know. Did anyone see you?” His eyes

Zac is the only person I’ve been in contact with prior to coming here and I had already reverted by then. He

held my gaze for a few seconds, almost as though he were

he felt assured by my response

he simply said.

ease off slightly,

Never forget that you cannot trust anyone. A parent’s love may be unconditional,

it would only make things so much worse. But I knew I shouldn’t let it weigh on me too

back to his desk to sit down. With a quick shuffle in the draw

too familiar with. It was my medicine to help with anxiety and post ‘accident’ side effects.

“And you don’t need to worry… I won’t be sending you

test his patience. “T-thank you, sir,” I stammered

taking out one of the small pills from the bottle. In one swift movement, I downed the drink and the pill without wasting even a second. I’d never been

wrong hands. I’ve been told those ‘hands’ are attending the event tomorrow.” There were only two reasons I was ever brought to these events; as security… or, in rare circumstances, as a spy. Given his emphasis on ensuring I didn’t inflict injury during punishment, I could only assume it was the latter option. A few bruises weren’t of any concern if

anything about it. Father had his hand in so many networks that it was impossible to ever pin anything on him. Given that, I wasn’t exactly sure how I could be of any use… unless… unless he was hoping

…But who…? 

becoming *acquainted* with?” I said delicately, trying to phrase it the best way

loudly that I almost dropped the glass from

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