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.” 

lost control,” I admitted,

“Ah.” 

his grip then tightened on me, his other hand coming up to wipe something away from my temple. Upon him inspecting it closer-up, I saw that it was blood. I must have missed a spot in my haste

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

as if he’d

anyone see you?” His eyes flicked back to my own

Father,” I answered.

with prior to coming here and I had

as though he were trying to see if I were actually telling

my response in the end.

simply

felt his grip on my face ease off slightly,

be more careful,”

experiment on you? Never forget that you cannot trust anyone. A parent’s love may be

could feel as tears 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 I shouldn’t let it weigh on me too much. It

sorry, Father,” I whispered.

too loudly, not trusting my own voice. But relief immediately flooded through me when he took a step away, and I watched as he walked back to his desk to sit

he proceeded to pull out two glasses filled with what looked to be whisky.

was all too familiar with. It was my medicine to help

holding

you don’t need to worry… I

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

sir,” I stammered in shock.

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 than in that

be needing your presence tomorrow,” he continued.

several issues I was currently dealing with. Namely… there are important documents I believe could now

events; as security… or, in rare circumstances, as a spy. Given his emphasis

bruises weren’t of any concern if I were merely there waiting in the shadows

acquaintances though? Well, that required a high

already know too well who

that no one had the power to do 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…

and who will I be becoming *acquainted* with?” I said delicately, trying to phrase

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