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?"

to make sure Spencer doesn't get hurt, but then Grandma Khloe changes

tomorrow. Isn't that

also get up. Probably to stretch out their

juice before replying, "Yes. We already chose a spot

spot for my grandparents' new house. I was aware they had already picked

"Across from the cabin."

me and the guys to have our intimacy but close enough 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," I

Mose asks. He sits close to me, his eyes on Juniper, who is worse than a toddle. She keeps

reply, "Dukes and Lords can get along," I know 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 dead. God, I hope he rots in Hell for

in my grandparents' eyes, and for a moment, I panic, thinking I upset

made many mistakes. But with age comes wisdom." She brings my hands to her mouth and kisses my knuckles. "You have always been like a daughter to me, sweety. Jon and I should have done a better job

grandparents were

to kiss 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

top of my head. "You are his mother. It was only right he knew

I hug them.

feels like a dream, one that

look!" Spencer's voice, full of delight, reaches my ears. I'll never get tired of

Spencer's direction. My heart almost stops beating when I see him on top of

to my

that he won't fall!" I say to Jasper, who is next to

Ansel are behind

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