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?"

on her mind, but she falls silent. I can tell something is troubling her, but

closes her book and puts it on her knees. "Guard your heart well because the

talks in riddles so it takes a while to understand what

keep that in mind," I

****

next few days going to the hut, cleaning and stocking the firewood. I haven't lit any fires in the cave, not wanting to risk any of my sisters seeing the smoke and inspecting where it was coming from. I'm not

ready,

I set foot in the cave, he glares at me. While busy with the hut, I

with food beside him and

him look funny at me. "You are starting to recognize that word. I wouldn't call you that

I sigh.

sets aside the food and has me

to 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

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

words I taught him the previous day before we move on to new

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?"

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

need, I look at the chain. Grumpy

try to run away, I'll throw my chakram at you.

skilled with a vast array of weapons, the chakram is by far my favorite, as I can disarm demons without having to be near them. I can

as I unlock the chain. He

"Maybe I should leave you in this cave and forget all about you, but what right do I have to keep

moment he is free, he pushes me to the ground and rushes out of