Shackled (The Lord Series) by Amy T

393. Jasper - I love you I

The meeting at the Blood Lodge went better than I expected. After the initial shock of finding out the truth about Ansel, those present asked many questions, most of which were answered by Ansel, the Elders, or Olivia.

*Olivia.*

No wonder she's the strongest hellstar ever to be born. She knows how to speak to people, and how to express herself. Many would be nervous to address a crowd, but not Olivia. She was calm, and her ideas were clear. It was like she did this before. Maybe she did. From what she told me, she wanted a career in politics, and she was in a debate club at school.

I'm happy she is no longer interested in politics and is now working with Tyson and me, sharing our dreams. I can't wait to see her name next to Tyson's on the cover of their first book written together, just as I can't wait to see her working with animals.

After the meeting, I had to stay for another meeting with the Elders and other Lords that lasted several hours. Tyson and the others took Olivia home because she was worried about Spencer despite Jon and Khloe being with him.

It's been about a half an hour since I returned home. After checking on Spenser, wanting to be sure he's in his bed, and a quick snack, I jumped in the shower. Warm water falls down my back, washing away the tension in my body and relaxing my muscles. Having finally washed away the day before I crawl into bed next to Olivia and the others.

I turn off the water at the same time the bathroom door opens. My back is to it, so I don't see who entered. Not that it matters since Tyson asks, "Why didn't you send me a text letting me know you were back?"

I shrug before turning to face Tyson. "I didn't think you cared."

look. "Why

"Because," I shrug again.

face, he says, "If you don't say what's

tired of pretending that I'm truly happy. "I love you, Tyson. I've been in love with you for a long time, but I bottled up all these feelings I have for you because I was scared of losing you. Now that you

everything happening, I didn't have time

for me, Tyson? Because each time I tell you how much I love you, you never say it back." When Tyson doesn't reply, I add, "If you don't feel the same as I do, it would be best to return to how things were before and forget about this. About

Jasper. That's what you wanted to hear? I was never into men, but I was into you. Why do you

feel my heart will explode.

So, I buried myself in work. Besides, I was depressed for a long time, and...you helped me. Love was the last thing on my mind. But your presence made my life brighter. That's why I have always enjoyed being in your company. It is only now that I understand why. I love you, Jasper. I really do.

"Tyson," I murmur.

on, but I want to tear them apart and remove any barrier between us. I want to sink to my knees and take him in my mouth and suck him until he finishes on my

no idea of the intensity of my feelings or how many times I envisioned our first time together. Being able to touch and kiss him, knowing that he feels the same, is better than any fantasy I've ever

me groan. "I haven't done this before, so let me know if you don't like what I'm doing," Tyson says before going down on

to, but it feels so fucking good. His hand