Shackled (The Lord Series) by Amy T

427. Bought - Bonus chaptes - VIII

Yesterday, I broke my vow of chastity. While we only kissed and touched every inch of our bodies, we brought pleasure to one another. I am not a Warrior Nun anymore.

I expected to feel guilt, remorse, and sadness, but my heart is filled with love for Grumpy.

I hate that I still don't know his name, but he has promised to tell me soon. Maybe the fall made him forget many things and he is slowly remembering.

My sisters won't be happy when I tell them I'll leave the monastery. Sister Lailah is the only one capable of being the next Mother Superior.

"I'll go check the fishing net. Wait for me here," Grumpy says before kissing the top of my head and leaving the hut.

Staying in bed sounds wonderful but not when I have so much to do. I get up, put on my clothes and sneak out of the hut. Grumpy will be disappointed when he returns, but I hope he understands that I can't just leave my sisters without telling them first. The demons have been quiet since the last attack, but there's a nagging feeling at the back of my mind that something bad will happen soon. If I am not present when they attack next, the next Mother Superior will need to know everything I do.

The sky turns dark, gray clouds covering it, blocking the sunlight. Loud thunders crack in the distance.

What is approaching is not a storm but something... evil. The demons. The air is heavy with the scent of death. Are they killing the villagers?

I rush through the forest, the wind whipping my hair.

It doesn't take long for me to reach the monastery.

All the Warrior Nuns are waiting for me in the courtyard. From the looks on their faces, they know what I have done.

Sister Lailah steps forward. "I warned you months ago but you didn't listen."

Not really understanding what she means, I quickly say, "The demons are coming. We need to get ready!"

Sister Lailah shakes her head. "It is not the demons who will attack us but someone much, much worse."

A shiver runs down my spine. "What?" I dare to ask.

"They are like the male you saved in the winter," sister Isda says.

knew about Grumpy. Even if I have been careful, it's impossible to keep him

the lake echo through the air, drowning the

trembles as I ask, "What

let them in by giving

warned us about them. He has told us how deadly they are, that the only thing they leave behind them is death and destruction. They have no pity or remorse for their victims. And I saved one of them. More than that. I've given myself to him

had a nagging feeling about Grumpy from the moment I found him. That's why he refused to tell me his name, afraid that I might recognize it. Yet, I don't know any of

probably gain access to the monastery. How could I have been so stupid when I knew what was at risk? Yet, I can't find it in my heart to hate him for what he is. He has shown me that he is capable of changing. If he feels the same as me, other Nephilims could be capable of such feelings. He might convince the others to stop

kill Grumpy. Even if it will break my heart, I have to do it. I only pray I am

what

Nuns still listen to me, which is a relief. Right now, we need to be more

room. His things are also there, well hidden in a secret closet I have built into the wall. No

the Nephilims had not descended on my world today, I would have returned him the sword and the armor, which I repaired

is to happen and if they get their hands on

are ready to guard the

courtyard, the monastery behind us. I give them some last-minute instructions and go to assemble the Great Army. I am not just the Mother Superior, I am also the Great General of my

we march forward, determined to destroy the enemy. Death and destruction await us at every step we take. Hours later, we find the Nephilims. Grumpy is the one leading them. He must be their general. My heart fills with

fill the air as the two armies confront each other on the battlefield for the first time. We fight for days before we have to flee and recoup. The Nephilims

I heal the wounded, the enemy burns everything in their path. The land fills with the dead and the air is heavy with ashes. I don't remember

ashes and burned bodies. The screams intensify and then they die down. It only means one thing: except for the Great Army, everyone is dead. The wind keeps blowing, bringing with it not only

has been reduced to

I love. He doesn't say anything as he raises his sword above his head. It's not the same sword he

fight with

hesitation in his

he says something that makes

"Go!"

might be my enemy, but he

enemy, but I need to get to my

just once and see a male attack Grumpy from behind.

the monastery, I'm almost at my breaking point. My sisters are still in the courtyard, weapons in hand,

to leave this world now!" I shout as I collapse to my