Shackled (The Lord Series) by Amy T

208. Mose - Courting III

Flowers, donuts, good food, and wine might seem much, but Olivia deserves a little happiness. "Courting it is," I say before leaving the kitchen.

Although I had never courted someone before. I don't know where to start. The only things I'm good at are food and...bondage. There's nothing more sexy than to have a woman tied up so I can do whatever I want to her. Since Olivia will be my bonded, I'll have to show her that there are many types of...bonds. Some permanent, others not.

I go to my room to retrieve my medical kit together with other things that I plan to use exclusively on Olivia. Like my new set of ropes.

When I have everything I need, I go to Jasper's room.

Olivia is sleeping but not peacefully as many do. From the way her eyes move and how she is tossing around, it appears she is having a nightmare.

I put my things at the foot of the bed before crawling next to Olivia and stroking her hair.

"Olivia, wake up." I keep my voice low. When she doesn't wake up, I gently shake her shoulder. "Dinner is ready."

She whimpers before kicking the blanket off of her. "No!" she screams before waking up.

My demon growls. It's a strange thing to hear him making sounds, but I know they are all for Olivia. And right now, I can tell he is upset because she is scared. I might not be able to do something about her nightmare, but I can comfort her. "It was just a nightmare," I try to calm her down before pulling her into my lap. Her hands grab the front of my hoodie and she buries her face in the hollow of my neck. She is shaking and softly sobbing. I run my palms up and down her back. "Do you want to talk about it?" She quickly denies it with her head. "It's all right. You are safe now. Ansel, Jasper, and I won't let anyone hurt you again."

I shouldn't make such promises, but it is only logical to say such things to her, especially since I'll bond with her. Then, I'll never have to worry that my demon might consume my soul. It's not the only reason I want to bond with her. I don't love her yet, but I want to protect her. Strange how quickly my opinion about her changed. And all because of a damn blowjob. Or maybe it was another thing entirely.

needs a few minutes of me holding her and stroking her back before

you." Her voice is

that she doesn't try to put on a brave face. Some men prefer strong women; nothing wrong with that, but I actually like

always. Let me listen to your lungs before we have dinner." I put her on

gone shopping, but she still prefers to sleep in our clothes. It makes me feel like we own her. Or is it the

her waist, her gorgeous boobs on display, I grab the right one. My thumb circles

please you,

almost has me nut in

my tone at her. She snatches her hand away from me. "I'm not angry, just trying to control myself because the fucking things I want to do to you, Olivia, are not normal." Knowing

say

quiet. Ansel might be right about Olivia. She needs to learn to fight.

to your lungs and check your ribs and toes,

Olivia nods.

her a few times to take deep breaths and she doesn't cough anymore, I am positive she no longer has pneumonia. Maddox should come in for a

look at her toes and

What takes most people months takes

"A curse, actually. It made Jason hurt me more. He wanted to see how fast

you again. Now, about our exercise. I'll

wide with fear. "Please