Shackled (The Lord Series) by Amy T

195. Olivia - Choises II

I don't know what this Blight they are talking about is. "Living only means more suffering for me. I am so, so tired."

Wasp gives me a gentle squeeze. "There is no happiness without suffering and no love without hate. There is no life without death and no smile without tears. Whatever ties you to this man is stronger than love. The bond is so strong, I'm

afraid nothing will break it."

The bond is there to stay. Why am I so surprised?

Despite my better judgment, I ask, “If I can't break the bond, what should I do?"

"Return to your men and embrace them as they are. Bond with all of them and when the Blight is upon us, fight for our world," Wasp replies.

Embrace them as they are. It should be easy, right? Yet... this is not what I want.

"I'm not a warrior," I whisper.

"You could learn, but even if your only role is to save five demons from ending up in the Catacombs, then it is enough," Mantis chimes in.

Letting five demons anchor themselves to me should be an honor. But...why would they want me?

ones who don't want me? Or... what if I'm not capable

arms across her chest and kicks the snow. "Men are pigs who

others in danger. They don't understand how dangerous my brother is. Not wanting anything to happen to them because of me, I say,

"You only have two options—the farm

at risk. The guest house is in shambles because of me. Rueben was shot because

Wasp and the others, it's only a matter of time until

"The farm or us? We can't stay here any

croak the first thing that comes

or something because not even

takes out her

want me there," I protest. Right? "They

they bonded with

me out of this mess? "Don't say anything about the old bond." I don't mind everyone knowing about Ansel and me, if that is something he wishes to share with the

away

heel in the

I prefer the one

are not evil,"

of me choosing to go to the farm, I'll never forgive myself. But.....what else am I supposed to

talks on the phone, but she is too far away for me to hear what

the darkness and darkness in the light. No one is truly good or evil,” I say