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.

Grumpy. Even if I have been careful, it's impossible to keep him a secret forever. I wonder why they haven't said

of the lake echo through the air, drowning the clank of

as I ask,

just let them in by giving

destruction. They have no pity or remorse for their victims. And I saved one of them. More

I 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

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

the Nephilims, even if I have to kill Grumpy. Even if it will break my heart, I have to do

what to do,"

which is a relief. Right now, we need to be more united than

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

and the armor, which I repaired

if that is to happen and if they get their hands on the Spear of Atonement, they will be

minutes later, my sisters are ready to guard the monastery and I to

assemble the Great Army. I am not just the Mother Superior, I am also the Great General of

take. Hours later, we find the Nephilims. Grumpy

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

wounded, the enemy burns everything in their path. The land fills with the dead and the air is heavy with ashes.

carries the scent of 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 the stench of dead bodies but also

weeks of war, my army has

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

prepare myself to fight with the

hesitation in his

he says something that makes me lower

"Go!"

be my enemy, but

not a coward and would never flee from the enemy, but I need to get to my sisters and put the Spear of Atonement in a place

behind me just once and see a male attack Grumpy from behind. A fight starts between them, allowing me to slip

My sisters are still

this world now!" I shout as