Shackled (The Lord Series) by Amy T

307. Olivia - Nail polish II

I haven't painted my nails or wore makeup since I started living at the farm. Jason always demanded I look like a hoe, and it was so refreshing to be natural. Truth be told, I love makeup and nice dresses, but I didn't have the money to buy any. If I accept Tyson's job proposal, I'll be forced to spend hours in his office with him. What a wonderful... terrible idea.

My gaze goes to Jasper. "I would love to paint your nails," I let him know.

Yesterday I went shopping with Ansel and Jasper. They didn't take me to a thrift store like Rueben and Tyson did, but it was equally fun. After trying out clothes, I also got other things women can't like without, like a blow dryer. I couldn't believe it when Jasper told me they didn't have one in the house. Not even Mose. I didn't ask for one because I was perfectly fine to let my hair dry naturally, but I got one because I saw a cute pink one and I had to have it. The guys also encouraged me to get nail polish because they saw me looking at it.

"Neon. Green," Mose says.

A demon with green toenails. This is something you don't usually see.

"That's a bold color," Ansel chuckles. "If Mose and Jasper are in, I suppose you can paint mine as well."

Three concerned faces look at me four if I count Tyson, who's standing in the doorframe, his fists opening and closing, trying to control his jealousy. Knowing that he's lurking in the shadows, ready to intervene, is a small comfort. I might not fear Mose, and I really enjoy Ansel and Jasper's company, but Tyson is always...my go-to person when I have a mental breakdown. Even if I can't allow myself to be with him, I can't let go of him either.

"Only if we paint our fingernails as well," I try to see if they are bluffing or are serious.

Blood Lodge tonight," Jasper tries to back

my face. "I will

our fingernails as well,"

still don't believe them, so I say, "All of us will paint our fingernails black. After that,

arms against his chest. "Rueben would rather yank out his nails, all of them, before he agrees

happens when you summon the devil?

"Why would I yank out my nails?" he asks while his eyes stare directly at my cleavage.

is

"Women pail their nails all the time,

"But they don't have to attend a meeting with other Lords who will have nothing better to do than to stare at our nails and wonder if we lost our damn minds." He rubs his

thought you didn't want to be traumatized or have Lords laugh at

Besides, I like the idea of us drinking cocktails together. It's been a while since

lie. I remember perfectly when I last ate roasted marshmallows-on my last date with Tyson. He was usually broke, so our dates usually revolved around the orchard. I didn't mind as long as I

That way, I can stick my fingers in it because there's

I am convinced the guys are

crazy colors-is there something else we need from the store?"