REED’S POV

I found it simply ironic that rain started pouring, its thick droplets slowly rolling down the high windows.

The dark and gloomy weather showed exactly how I felt inside and it didn't help the heat of what was coming any more bearable.

Father stood at the head of his office like a god on his throne, and for the first few breathless seconds I thought he might actually have me killed right at the spot.

He exuded so much anger it was almost hard for me to breathe. His lips were ...