Sky’s POV
“This is your punishment for acting like a child.”
His voice echoed in the immense office. The large room absorbed the sound, making it echo directly into my head, so there is no way to escape it. The silence returned quickly. The words hung there, staring at me, it is even heavier than the New York skyline outside the window. I felt shame. I felt rage. But mostly, I felt the cold, crushing reality of his power.
It was 17:40 and I had to stand still for four hours.
My legs were already tense from the shock of his command. My feet were suddenly heavy inside my work shoes. The blood rushed to my head, pounding out a rhythm of failure. I was not a child. I was a woman. I was a professional. Yet, I stood here, immobilized by the simple threat of his displeasure.
I stood three fe
