Shackled (The Lord Series) by Amy T

384. Rueben - Home

Jasper parks the car close to the lake.

The cabin is in sight. Diva is waiting for us on the porch. Why did Wasp leave her outside? Spencer presses his palms and face to the window. "Wow!"

I chuckle softly, remembering the first time I saw the lake. I was about the same age as Spencer, some months after Camila was born. My uncle brought me here. He has always been the strange one in the family. That day, he gave me my first beer. It started a bit bitter, but I liked it. We never told my parents. I don't think my mom would have been happy.

"Do you like it?" I ask as I unfasten my seatbelt. I hate using one, but Tyson and Olivia would disapprove of me teaching Spencer bad things. Ansel and I will slowly teach him the ways of a Lord. "Yes!" Spencer replies excitedly.

I open the front door and get out of the car. Diva runs to me. She barks and wiggles her ass, happy to see me. I told Spencer all about Diva, so he wouldn't be scared when he meets her. "Wait until you meet the horses," Jasper says.

We mentioned Artax, Speckles, and her filly during the flight. Spencer didn't stop asking about them until we landed. I shake my head and wait for Spencer to start a new set of questions. "When can I see them?" Spencer asks almost immediately.

"Yes," I reply. To Diva, I say, "Stay!" I open the back door and help Spencer with his seatbelt. Next to him, Olivia and Ansel are asleep. After the fight with Asa, they became more tired than usual and needed to nap during the day. The doctor assured us it was expected because of all the blood loss. He tried to find out what happened, but an envelope full of cash made him realize it was best to mind his own business.

Tyson stops his car behind Jasper's.

I help Spencer get out. "Let Diva sniff you so she gets familiar with your scent." Spencer does as told.

and Mose start to get the luggage out. Khloe glances at Spencer and me. Content that he is in good hands, she goes to look around. Jasper tried

for a while, Diva licks his hands before I can stop her, making him giggle. A pack of wipes is on the dashboard, and I grab it. After cleaning Spencer or Diva's droll, I ask, "Do you want

my arms. He is surprisingly light. "Mommy is tired. So is Daddy Ansel. Your other daddies will

weary eyes. Jon and Khloe only taught him about Olivia and Tyson, not knowing that Tyson has blood-brothers. Spencer is still getting used to having five fathers. His little arms circle my neck. "Yes,

until now. In the back of my mind, I was more like an uncle. Olivia accepting me as her bonded is still

the others as I head

property when we stepped on it. I don't like

glance at the

It's already May.

like it. I don't want Olivia to be in even more danger. Her getting hurt by

swords. Ansel insisted we bring them with us, claiming they were important. He promised

the horses are inside it. I stop in front

are so big, Daddy! And so

filly belongs to your

a small gasp. "Mommy has a horse? She is rich

my heart, slowly healing

want to learn how to ride a horse?" I