Gwen's Point Of View
I inhaled sharply the moment I tried to straighten my posture.
Pain immediately spread through my body and a deep ache settled between my thighs from how violently I'd been shoved around and thrown against the furniture.
The officer tried to help me up.
For a moment, I thought he'd be mean to me especially after Morgana's instruction, but he acted the opposite.
He gently reached for my arm. "Sit down carefully."
He helped me back into the chair opposite him.
I winced.
He clasped his hands together and looked at me.
"We've contacted Mr. Dawson's office."
Immediately…
My heart skipped.
But a tiny piece of hope stirred inside me despite everything.
Then he continued. "Unfortunately, he is unavailable at the moment."
I stared at him.
My breathing slowed.
