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

you." Her voice

Some men prefer strong women; nothing wrong with that,

frame her face and kiss the tip of her nose. "You can come to me always. Let me listen to

sleep in our clothes. It makes me feel like we own her. Or is it

the right one. My thumb circles her nipple. My dick gets hard as a fucking

please you,

voice almost has me nut in

harsh, making me sound like I'm raising 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 how that sounds, I quickly add,

know I'll never say no." She

to her forehead. "You can always say no to me." She keeps quiet. Ansel might be right about Olivia. She needs to learn to fight. I want a

listen to your lungs and check your ribs and toes, I want to do an

Olivia nods.

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

her toes

expected. What takes most people months takes your body weeks to

more. He wanted to see

from my other bag. "Jason will never hurt you again. Now, about our exercise. I'll put

wide with fear. "Please don't,"