A Gift from the Goddess

Chapter 115: Book 2 - Chapter 7 

Kieran Lycroft...

Victor Lycroft, my target’s, very own son.

How had I managed to screw things up this badly? Within twenty-four hours, it felt like my life had gone from being careful, structured...

precise, into what I could only describe as complete erratic shambles.

And worse still, it was as if I had no control.

Control over my situation, over myself...and *especially* no control when it came to this man, Kieran.

"Unfortunately, my father wasn’t able to make it tonight," Kieran replied.

"He had an important matter come up and sent me in his stead to extend our town’s support." I could smell his scent so vividly, the wind now no longer masking it from me.

So intoxicating yet inviting...I'd never come across anything like it before.

"A shame.But nevertheless, I’m glad you could join us.I’ve heard that you’ll be taking his place upon his retirement.Is it common to elect representatives based on family in your town?"

Kieran gave a half laugh and looked around for a second, almost as if the question made him uncomfortable.

"We're just all very close up north in Ashwood.My father is a great role model and inspired me to take over for him.I’m honoured that the people @ of my town agree."

...His eyes then flicked back to my own, a look of curiosity and...something else that I couldn’t quite place mixed in.

But whatever it was, I wanted more of it.

"Oh, apologies, where are my manners?" said my father, extending a hand towards me.

"Allow me to introduce you to Raven."

"Raven? I’m glad to finally catch your name," he said, then turned back to Eric.

"You know, we actually had a moment to meet in the gardens just now."

...Oh no...please, no.My father raised a brow in confusion.

"Oh? Is that where she ran off to?"

"You wouldn’t believe it but...," Kieran chuckled lightly, apparently finding the whole thing hilarious, "she must have gotten quite the scare because..."

And it was then that Kieran finally looked back towards me, his sentence slowly coming to a stop as our eyes met.

“ ..Because...?" my father prompted.

"Oh...She ah...," Kieran stumbled, quickly clearing his throat.

"...She jumped in surprise.I guess I accidentally snuck up on her."

"That’s certainly uncharacteristic of her.My daughter is normally a hard one to take unaware."

"Your...daughter?" Kieran asked, confused.

"Raven is your daughter?"

"That’s right."

"And...and she grew up here in Lockdale City?"

"Yes...why?"

Why indeed, was what I wanted to know too.

What business did he have questioning something so personal? Clarification once should have been sufficient, if needed at all.

He didn’t need to know my life story.

at me with a

just...doesn’t act like most of the people I’ve met i n

erupted from my father, clearly not bothered like I

her with a good head on her shoulders.I’m happy to

"Right...,"

his voice still sounded distant

outdoors and nature, something I know Ashwood has a lot of.Can’t seem t o keep her away from

went running occasionally, but I wouldn’t say it was a hobby or a defining trait

to figure out Kieran’s reactions, that

order to

Victor now not attending

couldn’t remember the last time I’d been

from my head after I still

in the way I was meant to be and he knew

even if I were successful in finding out about the documents, I wondered if I was

would be worse, and ultimately, I

I was so sceptical

on, and I wanted to have faith in

trust

exposed m e

out a small head shake and

of it tonight.I should have given you my name before,

eyes narrowed ever so slightly but I kept my smile in place, hoping I could do

I held my

elapse too much though, his lips turned in a smirk

it’s never too late

I stared at his hand for a second

same feeling of sparks began to spread through the contact with

warm, making me painfully aware of thoughts that I was trying

let me go, and I found I’d forgotten

All is

and clear my head before scrambling to put back on the face I needed to

a drink in apology?" I managed to say, acting

the

to

would? Sure, I’d love a drink." I couldn't be certain, but it

Borderline mocking me.

for whatever reason was better than the alternative ways this encounter could have

though I knew that, I still couldn’t help but feel mildly

leave you two for now, then,"

would be best if I checked in with some other acquaintances anyway.I’ll be

not obvious enough for anyone to notice, and I picked up on the double

around and would be keeping an eye on me.I gave him a small nod and hoped that it

we?" Kieran asked behind me once

that, the two of us walked to the bar and ordered our

was the time to do

become overwhelmed and just focus entirely on the task at

to date, I was yet to fail even

been in

I said as we waited, making sure to sound

think I’m some sort of unhinged, violent person now." I timidly laughed a little at myself and tucked a lock

his arm, but the thought of those sparks possibly being there made me keep

all," he

thing was a bit funny and will

smile froze in place at

don’t need to tell anyone about that, it’s

between u s? Like our

myself, knowing I needed

really didn’t

and even being around him was proving to

and I used grabbing the glass as an excuse to do something

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