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."

better than I had been in years. "Why are

"Because I failed you."

to bond with

question takes Jasper by

want to

in love with

a good answer but it's not enough to drop my panties for him. Or to bond

is not enough. Not anymore.

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 didn't like. But then I reminded myself that I want to stand on my own feet. Choices are hard, but

Rueben are sitting at the table while Tyson is putting ice cream in a bowl

the table new?"

other

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

an obedient dog, but I force myself to walk past Ansel and sit on a chair at the table. If I want

treated you like shit," Tyson

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

or punish me. I guess I

can I do

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