A 'chance' meeting 5

'You've already met my Mistress, but unlike most who find her, you seem to have no idea just who she is. If I tell you now, hopefully that'll put an end to your incessant digging and she won't order me to kill you.'

Sophias eyes opened wide in fear at this statement, and she began to whimper through her gag. Dawn silenced her with a quick tug on the chain, pulling her forward.

'The Mistress is the leader of one of the biggest crime organisations in the Kingdom, Sophia. She's got some interest in you - I don't know why - which is the only reason she hasn't already arranged for you to disappear. Her patience isn't limitless, though, which is why I strongly suggest that you back off.'

She quirked an eyebrow at the helpless girl. 'Now. If I remove your gag, are we going to be able to have a civilised conversation?'

Sophia nodded meekly.