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?"

I can tell something is troubling her, but I don't dare to ask her what because I feel she knows about

heart well because the heartless one will steal

talks in

that in mind," I

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

is ready, I go

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

pouch with food beside

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 are starting to recognize that word. I wouldn't call you that if you

I sigh.

troubling me, Grumpy sets aside the food and

suddenly forget it," I mutter. I give him another piece of meat, "Eat. We

language no matter what, he has been learning more and more words. It will take a while until we can

pestering him about the words I taught him the previous day

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

"Erelah?"

check the food satchel. When Grumpy makes no more sounds-what a shock! I turn my attention to him. He looks puzzled,

look at the chain. Grumpy does the

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

them. I can even

as I unlock the chain. He is

to run, aren't you?" I mutter. "Maybe I should leave you in this cave and forget all about you, but what right do I have

free, he pushes me to the ground and rushes out