Shackled (The Lord Series) by Amy T

408. Olivia - Picnic IV

Spencer is the first to notice me.

"Mommy! Mommy!" he says as he runs toward me. When he reaches me, he wraps his arms around my legs. "You look like a princess."

"Thank you. You, too, are very handsome," I say. He lets go of my legs only to grab my hand. "Hungry?" I ask.

"Very!" Spencer exclaims as he drags me after him.

Mose follows us.

When we reach the blanket, Spencer has me sit next to Tyson. "My Daddys told me this is where you have to sit."

Spencer's serious expression makes me laugh. "As long as I get food, I don't care where I sit," I say.

Between conversations, good food-thank you, Grandma Khloe, for helping me cook; your advice saved the dishes I made. They didn't turn out as bad as I thought and laughter, the following hours pass by so fast.

It's been years since I last felt so calm, so peaceful, so protected. I'm not delusional to think this serendipity moment will last forever. Only for today, I want to forget about the Nephilims, the Dukes, Azael, Carlos, and my brother, who are still out there.

Only for today, I will forget about the evil looming over the world, threatening to ruin my newfound happiness. Only for today I want to pretend to have a normal life. Well, as normal as it can be since I have five lovers. They are more than lovers. They are my bondeds.

At some point, Rueben and Jasper get up.

"We are going to check on the horses really quick," Rueben says. I nod absently since Grandma Khloe is telling me about her time in Malta. "Spencer, do you want to come with us?"

Rueben to make sure Spencer doesn't

premade house will be here tomorrow. Isn't

up. Probably to

before replying, "Yes. We

the right spot for my grandparents' new house.

"Across from the cabin."

in case I need them. My grandparents are not the type of people to drop by uninvited unless there's an emergency. "I was wrong about something,"

asks. He sits close to me, his eyes on Juniper, who is worse

I'm right. "Not all the Dukes are like Carlos or my brother." I don't mention my father. There's no need since he's

and for a moment, I panic, thinking I upset

She brings my hands to her mouth and kisses my knuckles. "You have always been like a daughter to

only my grandparents were

my grandma's hands. "I love both of you with all my heart. You protected me when you took Spencer in and raised him with love, telling him about

Jon kisses the top of my head. "You are his mother. It was

I hug them.

feels like a dream, one that I never want to wake up

my ears. I'll never get tired of hearing

look in Spencer's direction. My heart almost stops beating when I see him on top of a brown pony.

jump to

to Jasper, who is next to Spencer

Rueben, and Ansel are

warm smile spreads across Jasper's face. "I'll never let