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?"

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

knees. "Guard your heart well because the heartless one will

in riddles so it takes a while to understand what

will keep that in

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cave, not wanting to risk any of my sisters seeing

everything is ready, I go

in the cave, he glares at me.

the pouch with food beside him and take out the

the time," I say when I hand him a piece of dried meat. The word grumpy makes him look funny at me. "You are starting to recognize that word. I wouldn't call you that if you would let me know your real name. So, hurry up

I sigh.

noticing something troubling me, Grumpy sets aside the food and has me look at

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 a huge bite

my language no matter what, he has been learning more and more words. It will take a while until we can have a conversation, but until then, it will be fun teaching

words I taught him the previous day

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

"Erelah?"

the food satchel. When Grumpy makes no more sounds-what a shock! I

I need, I look at the chain. Grumpy does the

my chakram at you. Don't

to be near them. I can even slit throats or cut off hands.

as I unlock the

I mutter. "Maybe I should leave you in this cave and forget all about you, but what right do

is free, he pushes me to the