Shackled (The Lord Series) by Amy T

213. Olivia - Gifts IV

My eyes fill with tears.

Mother and daughter finally reunited.

The two horses almost look alike. If not for the white spots all over Speckles' back, she would be identical to her filly, who is all black.

"Can I?" I ask, wanting to get close to the stall.

"Just a few more steps. The filly arrived today and Speckles might be a bit overprotective with her."

I nod. "I understand. I would be the same if... I was... in her position." Looking at Ansel, I ask, "How did you find her?"

"Through the family of her old owner. But the fucking bastards didn't want to let her go without a substantial amount of money, so I had Rin help me convince them to give her to us without much fuss."

Ansel means that he and Rin tortured that poor family. Typical of the Lords. But on the other hand, it made Speckles happy. "I hope you did pay them something."

"They are lucky we let them conserve their lives after they took pleasure in abusing animals. Speckles wasn't the only one," Ansel lets me know.

I would love to spend hours in here watching the horses, I'm starving.

Ansel says. "The filly is

I surely heard him wrong. Who in their right mind would give me something so... so... so... precious. What if he is lying?

but when it comes to horses, I

known about the filly. I still don't understand how you knew. But, the filly is yours," Ansel

him, mouth parted as I try to form words to thank him. My chin trembles slightly as it usually does when I'm about to cry and I throw myself into Ansel's arms. I still can't find the right words to express how... I feel right now. But Ansel seems to understand

me happy to know I brought some joy to

wrong. I

if I want to enjoy simple things before I die? Not that a filly

to spend time

fainted. Could it be that the bond was too fresh? So many questions swarm inside my head, but I have no one to ask for answers. I bet Wasp would know, but without a phone, I have no way of contacting her. Tyson took away the phone Alma gave me. So, I'm left

head up and kiss Ansel before hugging Jasper. "You will have to show me how to take care of the filly," I

up lifting me up from the ground. "We start tomorrow.

little," I

you are,"

company." Mose laughs, and I wrap my arms around him. "I thought the perfect surprise didn't exist. Until now." Mose grabs my

want to give Jasper and Mose what they want a bond. It might not be something that I want, but