Shackled (The Lord Series) by Amy T

227. Olivia - Embracing III

Rubbing the back of his neck, Jasper continues talking, "My demon is stronger than Rueben's. I have a Leviathan, while Rueben has a Belial." I don't understand demon ranking, but I don't interrupt Jasper. "But I let Rueben lead because it was my mistake that led to the death of Samir and Iago and I don't trust myself not to repeat the past. Besides, with my bad knee, I barely go on missions these days." He frowns. "What I wanted to say is that I have fallen into a routine where I let others make all the important decisions. I even trusted that Rueben would find a woman who would want to be with us. After my past experiences, I was content just to sit around and wait. Until this past Christmas, when I wanted to give Rueben a present."

"Me."

"Yes. I didn't know it was going to be you but a woman who would have no choice but to marry us."

"Because said woman would have become your property."

Jasper nods. "Yeah. I see how wrong that was. Even if it breaks me, I want you to know that you are free to go whenever you want."

My eyebrows inch up. "You are letting me go?"

"Yeah."

"What about the sex tapes?" I inquire.

"We will find another way to take down your father."

I take a step towards Jasper. "Why are you letting me go?"

"Because we hurt you."

treated me better than I had

"Because I failed you."

you want to bond

takes Jasper by surprise.

want to

falling in

to drop my panties for him.

anymore. Let's have breakfast,"

body has been replaced by a sweater and a pair of jeans that I chose without expecting Jasper or the others would do it for me. Was it hard? Fuck yeah, because I kept thinking that I would be hit if I chose the wrong color or something the guys

putting ice cream in a

the table new?" I

the other one,"

Ansel mutters. Running his fingers through his hair, he adds, "Olly, we wanted to

My body almost jerks itself to him, like an obedient dog, but I force myself to walk past Ansel and sit on a chair at the table. If I want to be respected,

like shit,"

gaze goes to Jasper. "You made me think my only worth was my womb. The moment you learned I can't have children, you forgot about me until Mose said there are still ways for me to get pregnant." To Ansel, I say, "You broke my ribs and forced a bond on me." Mose is next. "Being spanked by you caused me more pain than any punishment I've received before that." I exhale loudly before saying to Tyson, "You are not worth my time." Reuben is last. "Your word means nothing to me. You promised

say all those things. Hell, I didn't expect it either. Not only that, but they didn't even interrupt me or punish

can I do

my own, but not for what I have on my mind.