Shackled (The Lord Series) by Amy T

6. Angel
About two weeks ago, I went to have a full medical checkup. Carlos wanted to be sure I was healthy and… pure—I should have f ucked myself with a di ldo. Maybe that would have made that sa dist lose interest in me, and I would not be in this mess right now. While at the hospital, I was given a shot that will prevent me from getting pregnant for the next six months. Carlos wanted to wait until I gave him a son. Ha! Like I would have ever let him touch me.

Alekos can f uck me daily, and I won’t get pregnant. And with a bit of luck, before the six months are over, I will be far away from Veross City. Not wanting to talk about children anymore, I change the subject. “You said that I can only go out with your permission.” He nods. “I won’t be a prisoner. Carlos tried the same sh it, and I ran away.”

“I thought you ran away because you didn’t want to marry him.”

“That is beside the point.”

Alekos leans forward, his elbows resting on the desk. “You think he will let you go, just like that? That he won’t look for you? If I set rules, it is only for your protection. And let me make one thing very clear for you, Angel: I gave you many chances to get away from me, but, as always, you were too stubborn to listen. Now that I know what you taste like and have felt the warmth of your pus sy, I will never let you go. You can try to run away, but I assure you that you won’t like what will happen when I catch you.” He gives me a wolfish smile, letting me know he would enjoy the chase.

The urge to roll my eyes is great, but I refrain myself from doing so. It is not the first time Alekos has claimed he would never let me walk away. He claimed to love me, only to shatter my heart soon after. I am so glad I never told him what I felt about him. Now, those feelings are long gone. Over the years, I have learned that men are not to be trusted, and that the only person who will never let me down is me. I worked hard on myself, and I like to think that I am a strong, independent woman. Even if right now I depend on Alekos for protection. Though, that won’t be for very long, since I will eventually come up with another plan. In a short time, I will be far away from this place infested with Dukes and Lords, who ruin everything in their paths.

Being the daughter of a Duke taught me a very valuable lesson: make men believe you are obedient and compliant, then strike when they least expect. “May I add clauses to the contract as well?”

“Like what?”

“I get bored easily. Give me wine, books, and a laptop, and I will never break any of your rules.”

Alekos seems surprised by my request. What was he expecting? Me asking for a gun or something like that?

I can do.” He pats his

I will lie, cheat, and who re myself. In the end, I will shatter Alekos’ heart just like he did to mine before I

place my purse on the desk. This is really happening. With the last shred of dignity I still have, I gracefully stand and

me into his lap, my back to his chest. His left arm snakes around my waist. “You have no idea…” he groans, not

you believe in all that

Maybe

that divides the city into two—one half ruled by the Dukes, the other one by the Lords. I have never been to this side of the city before. The high school I went to was right on the border, but since then, it became exclusive for ‘normal citizens’. The experiment the Elders of both

a moment, he looks just like the young man I met on my first day

fall on my lips. “How many more have k*ssed

to furrow my brow.

a Duke and in the same history

a tall, skinny teenager comes to my mind. “Wait!

hand comes

explaining the truth to you when it is obvious you don’t believe

bottom lip. “Salma told me the same day you rejected

“And that’s why you f ucked her and sent me those photos of you and her in bed? Because you thought I k*ssed Jason?” I narrow my eyes. “Don’t tell me