Battle of lies

Breathe in and breathe out. Mind the pace of the heartbeats. Mind all the little muscles in your face. Your breathing. Your position on the chair.

I wonder if he took any precautions before inviting me in his office without chains? I wonder if I could gather enough strength to give him an order or what did he instruct the people that are probably watching this meeting through hidden cameras to do in case he gets compromised.

The Moon Goddess warned me not to try the order on him before. That he lost the connection with her entirely and there's no telling how he would react. But if I have no other choice?

"What gave you the impression I consider you a fool?"

"The fact that you really thought you can tell me whatever you want and I will jump to believe you without checking it, Miss Rose." He accentuates my name like it's a threat, but despite the lump that formed in my throat I try to play along.

"I don't consider you a fool. But you should extend the same courtesy. I wanted to check if