Shackled (The Lord Series) by Amy T

425. Bought - Bonus chapters VI

**Erelah**

We looked for her for a long time, but found no trace of her. While I don't know what happened to her, I hope she left to search for her fisherman, and they are happy together.

I quickly discard the idea of sneaking Grumpy into the monastery. Not only would I get shunned, but he would also be sent far away from here. And...I don't think I'm ready to let him go. Not until he knows my language and his wings are healed.

Yes.

Once he knows enough words to make himself understood and his wings no longer bother him, then he is free to go wherever he pleases.

My steps falter a bit.

But what if he doesn't want to leave?

I don't think that's the case. I have seen how he looks at the chain. He's tried more than once to free himself but gave up each time. The chain is unbreakable. I made sure of it. He will be stuck in that cave until I release him.

It is dark when I make it to the monastery. Most of the Warrior Nuns are inside, probably having dinner. Guilt surges through me. While I have always done my duties diligently, since I've found Grumpy, I have sought reasons to be away from the monastery, neglecting my sisters. What if the demons attacked while I was away?

I rub my temples. I must finish healing Grumpy's wings so everything can return to normal.

Sister Lailah is in the courtyard, her nose buried in one of her many books. She only stops reading when I sit next to her.

"Sister Erelah, I was waiting for you."

"Is something the matter?"

wait for her to say what's on her mind, but she falls silent. I can tell something is troubling her, but I don't dare to

puts it on her knees. "Guard your heart well because the heartless one will steal it.

don't, but she often talks in riddles so it takes a while to

keep that

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I haven't lit any fires in the cave, not wanting to risk

is ready,

the cave, he glares at me. While busy with the hut, I barely

beside him and take out

know I was busy, but there's no need to be grumpy all the time," I say when I hand him a piece of dried meat. The word grumpy makes him look funny at me. "You

I sigh.

Grumpy sets aside the food and has me look at

like I'm going to suddenly forget it," I mutter. I give him another piece of meat, "Eat. We will be leaving soon." A faint smile appears on my face. "You're going to like the hut." "Eat," Grumpy says before taking

matter what, he has been learning more and more words. It will take a while until we

eat, I keep pestering him about the words I taught him the previous day before we move on to new

to my feet and look around the cave. "We will travel light. I have already taken what you need to the hut, so we won't need to carry anything from here." I have already taken his armor and sword to another location, not wanting him to put his hands on them and

"Erelah?"

makes no more sounds-what a shock! I

I look at the chain. Grumpy does the

to run away, I'll throw my chakram at you. Don't complain later that I

array of weapons, the chakram is by far my favorite, as I can disarm demons without having to be near them. I can even slit throats or cut off hands.

watches as I unlock

should leave you in this cave and forget all about you, but

to the ground and rushes out of