A Gift from the Goddess

Chapter 112: Book 2 – Chapter 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 apologize 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.” 

I lost control,” I admitted,

“Ah.” 

hand coming up to wipe something away from my temple. Upon him inspecting it closer-up,

the surface, my Raven” he mused, looking at his hand as he rubbed his

as if he’d just

looks aren’t everything, as we well know. Did anyone see you?” His eyes flicked back to

Father,” I answered.

only person I’ve been in contact with prior to coming here and I had already reverted by then. He didn’t

as though he were trying

assured by my response in the end.

simply

on my face ease off slightly, allowing me a moment

need to be more careful,” he

you? Never forget that you cannot trust anyone. A parent’s love may be unconditional, but others will never understand and accept

wanted to sting at my eyes but I bit them back, knowing that showing weakness would not help my situation or appease him in any way. If anything, it would only make things so much worse. But I knew

sorry, Father,” I whispered.

relief immediately flooded through me when he

he proceeded to pull out two glasses filled

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

he said, holding them

need to worry… I won’t be sending

to grab the items, not wanting to test his patience.

I

the gesture before 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 more grateful for alcohol

needing your

complicates several issues I was currently dealing with. Namely… there are important documents I believe could now be in the wrong hands. I’ve been told those ‘hands’ are attending the event

were only two reasons I was ever brought to these events; as security… or, in rare circumstances, as a spy. Given his

if I were merely there waiting in the shadows as a

acquaintances though? Well, that required a high level of attention to my appearance. 

would already know too well who

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 that I’d help with a more *intimate* persuasion. …But

becoming *acquainted* with?” I said delicately, trying

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