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.

now staring at me with a more serious expression, the

most of the people

*that* supposed to mean? But laughter erupted from my

on her shoulders.I’m happy to hear

"Right...,"

agreed, but his voice still

t o keep her

but I wouldn’t say it was

n trying to figure out Kieran’s reactions, that I didn’t immediately understand what my father

lying in order

that my target had changed for the evening.With Victor now not attending the event, I would

remember the last time

me from my

was meant

the documents, I wondered if I was still going to face some sort of repercussion for

here would be worse, and

since I was

pushed me on, and I wanted to have faith in that

to trust the

that, if he hadn’t instantly exposed m e

sorry," I said, acting out

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

narrowed ever so slightly but I kept my smile in place, hoping I could do enough to turn

quietly, I

elapse too much though, his lips turned in a smirk and

worry, it’s never too late for

at his hand for

spread through the contact with

painfully aware of thoughts

small kiss on the back of my hand, he let me go, and I found I’d forgotten whatever I was meant to

is forgiven,"

a second to blink and clear my head before scrambling to put back on the face I

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

I silently cursed the slight stutter in

would love to hear more about

love a drink." I couldn't be certain, but it was almost as if he

Borderline mocking me.

me for whatever reason was better than the

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

for now, then," my father said, touching

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

without warning, though not obvious enough for anyone to notice,

an eye on me.I gave him a small nod and hoped

behind me once

walked to

time

become overwhelmed

that, with my track record to date, I was yet to fail

my specialties had always been in

so sorry again," I said as we waited, making sure to sound as friendly as

know what came over me earlier and hope that you don’t think I’m some sort of unhinged, violent person now." I timidly laughed

hand out and gently touched his arm, but the thought of those

at all," he

was a bit funny and will make for a

froze in place

need to tell anyone about that, it’s so terribly embarrassing...," I

about we keep it a secret just between u

Raven" I told myself, knowing I needed to commit

I really didn’t want

control was one I despised, and even being around him was

arrived at that moment, and I used grabbing the glass

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