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?"

tell something is troubling her, but I don't dare to ask her

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

things others don't, but she often talks in riddles so it takes

will keep that in

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to risk any of my sisters seeing the smoke and

ready, I go

the cave, he glares at me.

with food beside him and

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

I sigh.

me, Grumpy sets aside the food and has me

repeat it so many times. It's not 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

learning more and more words. It will take a while until we

I taught him the previous day

already taken what you need to the hut, so we won't need to carry anything from here." I have already taken his

"Erelah?"

a shock! I turn

have everything I need, I look at the

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

be near them. I can even slit throats or cut off hands. The possibilities are endless. I always have my weapon of choice under my clothes,

unlock the chain. He is

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

he pushes me to the ground and rushes