Shackled (The Lord Series) by Amy T

401. Tyson - Malaky VI

Jasper's suggestion makes me chuckle softly. "Imagine having our pockets full of seeds all the time. Birds will flock all around us. Did I mention that birds are creepy?" I ask Jasper. When Jasper had chickens at the farm, I did everything I could to avoid seeing them. Birds are so...strange.

Feeling that I've calmed enough to change the subject, Jasper asks, "So, what's the plan?"

It takes me a minute or two to gather my thoughts. "Even if they are on the same side, Senator Ross and Senator Deymar have always been rivals." I lean forward and rest my arms on the porch's railing. "Senator Deymar's security is one of the best, especially now that a new Senate President will be elected. He has been trying for years to get into that position, but Senator Ross is the preferred candidate." The monarch butterfly lands on my forefinger. I slowly lift my hand and study it. For some reason, it reminds me of Olivia. "What if we make Senator Ross believe that Olivia's father is behind Malaky's kidnapping?"

While I want to kill Senator Deymar with my own hands, I need to be smart about this. If I play right my cards, I might kill two birds with one stone.

"I don't know if that will work," Jasper voices his concerns.

The more I think about it, the more sure I get that this will work.

I pull out my phone and dial Jon's number.

Jon picks up almost immediately. "Is it done?"

Jon knows everything about me wanting to kill Malaky and everyone else who has harmed Olivia.

"Not yet. I have a favor to ask," I say.

"I'm all ears," Jon says without hesitation.

Jon and Khloe are the best in-laws I could have asked for. Too bad Jon is a Duke. It's his only imperfection.

I take a moment to think of how to say what's on my mind. "How is your relationship with Hannah?"

This time Jon is not so quick to reply. "Not the best. Why?"

"If you were to call her to meet up, would she come?" I wonder.

"Perhaps. If she's in Veross City. Last I know, she was with Wesley in Washington, DC. Until last year, she tried to contact us several times, but we didn't dare write back because we feared she would learn of Spencer's existence. But why are you asking?"

My gaze is fixed on the butterfly, which is still on my finger. "You won't like this, but I need you to bring Hannah somewhere for me."

time. Maybe

to forget about it when he says, "I'll see what I can do," before

The butterfly flies away.

mother?" Jasper asks. "Or sister." He rubs his

who gave birth to her, Jon and Khloe are Olivia's

changes the subject. "You still haven't told me what you plan

to kill each other while we watch. After that, I'll finish

can decide that after she finds out the

damn time," Jasper says just as Malaky's

phone on

have the money. Send me an account where I can transfer them,"

them-alone else I'll put a bullet between your son's eyes," I inform him. "I want one hundred unmarked bills. Oh, and you

I throw in the bait to see

it. "What does Deymar have to do with my

unless you back off

what

Jasper, I say, "If he doesn't

to the living

getting the IV ready. A pole is in the bedroom

like he's on the verge of tears. He looks so pathetic. If Olivia could see him

bag?" Malaky wants to

to hydrate you. I doubt you can drink or eat without hands. You can always shove your face into food like the pig you are. The toilet part will be more difficult." I look at Ansel. "Do we have a catheter with us?" Ansel starts looking

What

way he squeals reminds me of how pigs

do you think will touch your dick?" I point out

the toilet like a woman," Malaky

love seeing him so miserable a little too much. "You will still need help with your pants. We will have to untie you and risk you

out of the way, I grab Malaky's dick. Touching it makes me vomit, but this is not the time to get sick. I push through the nausea and start

catheter slips away from his

I say

and push

you keep moving, I'll remove your