Soul Protector by Amanda Leigh Cowley

Author:Amanda Leigh Cowley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, thriller, paranormal romance, fantasy, paranormal, young adult, fantasy romance, ya, fantasy by women
Publisher: Amanda Leigh Cowley

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CHAPTER 12

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Meanwhile, Back at the Mill…

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I heard Donald’s raised voice as soon as the lift shuddered to a halt. As I made my way over to my workspace, I noticed everyone who had come in early had their heads down, pretending not to hear. I had to walk right past Donald’s door, and the ferocity in his voice made me flinch. I knew I shouldn’t, but I couldn’t help glancing in. Donald was stood by the door, red in the face, balling out Camille. Unfortunately he looked up at the exact same moment and I caught his eye. Damn. I looked away, cringing as I heard him slam the door shut.

I hurried over to my desk and Arthur’s head appeared above the privacy board between our work areas. A smile was playing on his lips.

“Blimey, what’s up with Donald?” I asked.

Arthur gestured for me to move closer so he didn’t have to raise his voice.

“From what I can make out, the lovely Camille submitted a feature and, to quote dear old Donald, ‘it’s not fit to wipe his backside with.”

“Oh that’s just great. I guess we’re all going to suffer then.”

Arthur nodded, and turned his attention back to his work. I glanced back to Donald’s office and saw he was still going for it and I actually felt sorry for Camille. It took a lot for Donald to lose his temper, but when he did he made up for lost time. I slipped off my jacket, sat down and began rifling through my in-tray. This was definitely a day for keeping your head down and staying out of trouble.

After about ten minutes, Donald’s door clicked open. There were a couple of nervous coughs from around the open plan area as Camille walked out. I sneaked a quick peak and saw she was all hot and bothered. My heart sank as she made a beeline for my desk.

“Gracie, in my office, NOW!” she bellowed.

I felt my cheeks start to redden, half from the nerve of her talking to me like that, and half from the embarrassment of everyone else listening.

I took a deep breath, stood up and smoothed down my skirt. After making an ‘aargh’ face at Arthur, I followed her into the office.

When I got in, she gestured for me to shut the door.

“What’s up Camille?” I asked, thinking now was not a good time to remind her about manners.

“Did you hear that?” she practically spat out.

“I think everyone did.”

“Well, Don called me in early this morning for the biggest bawling out of my life. And it’s your fault, Gracie.”

I gulped. “Me? What did I do?”

“That report… err… what was it called…Woman in Work. Donald said it was absolute rubbish. There’s no way he can use it in this month’s edition.”

“Oh.” I couldn’t think of anything else to say. I certainly couldn’t defend it. All I had was a vague memory of what was in it, because I’d been switched when my primary body typed it and handed it in.

“Donald is absolutely livid.

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