Shackled (The Lord Series) by Carlos
177. Olivia

**Flashback, 16 years old**

His hand slips under my shirt, his touch burning my skin. "This is so wrong, but you are driving me crazy."

Ever since he first kissed me, my feelings for him grew stronger. I love him so much, it hurts. With him being at university, not being able to see him daily it's testing my patience. Long-distance relationships, are not my thing. His fingers reach my right boob. "I want to see more of you," he groans against my lips. Before I can stop him, he lifts up my shirt and yanks down my bra. I try to cover up with my arms but he grabs my wrists, stopping me from doing so. "How long are you going to make me wait?"

It's been a few hours since he returned home for the weekend. Taking advantage of the fact that he was home alone, he invited me over and minutes after I knocked on his door, I was on his bed, the two of us making out. "What if I want to wait until we get married?"

"You are killing me," he groans. "But if that is what you want, then I will respect your decision, and I won't pressure you. However, we will get married as soon as you turn eighteen."

****

Candles are lit around the orchard and he is waiting for me on his knee, a velvet box in his hands. My heart is beating so fast it feels like it will burst from my chest. "What are you doing?" I ask him.

"Olivia Deymar, I know I am not worthy of you, but I promise to make you happy and to bring a smile to your lips every day. Would you be my wife?" "Yes. A thousand times yes."

He stands and takes the ring from the box. It's a simple band with a blue semi-precious stone in the middle. "It's a promise ring. Until I get you the real one."

"I don't want another one. This one is just perfect."

He slips the ring on my finger and his lips meet mine; we kiss while the moon shines above us.

"I will never share you with another, Olly. You are mine and mine alone. I will never have blood-brothers. In a few weeks, I will start my training as a Priest."

"I love you, my sweet boy with turquoise eyes."

***

A plastic cup with cheap wine is shoved into Camila's hands. "Drink! Drink! Drink!"

Without thinking, she throws her head back and empties the contents of the cup in one big gulp.

When Camila and I were invited to a party by one of our classmates, Braden, I wasn't sure I could attend, but my parents and brother left for the weekend, and I snuck out of the house, careful not to be seen by any of the staff. Since Braden is friends with a lot of the popular kids, both Lords and Dukes are attending.

"Look, Salma is here," Camila yells in my ear. Between her and the loud music, I will end up deaf. My gaze goes to where Salma is standing. She is wearing a tiny dress that basically screams 'screw me.' Next to her is Alekos. I feel the urge to roll my eyes because ever since Alekos gave her a bit of attention, Salma had been bragging about it to everyone. "Do you know Angelica likes Alekos? And Salma stole him from her."

Camila's question makes me reflect on all the times I have seen Angelica interact with Alekos. Lately, she has been sad and lonely, but I made nothing of it.

Ever since I started going out with him, I barely paid attention to those around me since even thinking of him makes me feel butterflies in my stomach. I never thought I could love someone so much. The ring on my finger reminds me of how much he also loves me. That one day, we will get married.

"Alekos isn't very smart if he is fucking Salma. Everyone knows what a bitch she is," I comment.

"I wish Angelica would kick him in the nuts," Camila huffs. "At least you are lucky."

Despite Camila being my BFF and my favorite person in the world, I haven't told her about me dating her...brother. Maybe because I am afraid word will get back to my family, and I don't want anything to happen to him. "I don't know what you mean."

Camila's expression turns sad. "Do you think I'm such a terrible friend that you must hide your feelings for my brother from me? I have seen the two of you together."

"It's not that," I quickly try to explain myself. "But you can see why I chose to keep everything a secret."

Camila laughs. "I was just messing with you. He told me everything before he even started texting you."

"Why didn't you tell me anything?" I ask.

"Because I wanted you to be the one to open up to me. Anyway...I might have found more information about hellstars."

Ever since our discussion in the library, Camila and I have done a lot of digging and we uncovered a lot of interesting information. Especially about Pandora, who apparently was an Archangel and not the first human woman created by Hephaestus, according to Greek mythology.

"I learned something, too," I let her know.

"We will talk about it later," Camila says before dragging me to where three guys are standing. Fuck! They are all Jason's friends, and Camila has a crush on one of them. "Olivia wants to dance with Roy and Leo." "Camila!" I gasp, not wanting to be part of whatever she is planning to get Sean's attention.

"Like you haven't been eyeing them for hours," Camila tries to gaslight me. "Sean, how about you dance with me?"

Sean grabs Camila's hand and they go to where other couples are dancing, leaving me with Roy and Leo.

Knowing I can get in big trouble if they tell Jason anything about me being at this party, I try to go to the kitchen, but Roy grabs my arm, preventing me from leaving. "Where do you think you are going, Baby?" "To the bathroom," I lie.

"After you dance with Leo and me." When I try to jerk my arm away from him, Roy says, "If you don't want us mentioning seeing you here, you better do as we say."

My heart sinks. Maybe coming to this party was a bad idea after all, especially since Camila ditched me so she could dance with Sean.

****

"You really know how to suck dick," Roy grins as he covers my face with his cum.

"I am next," Leo says as he passes the phone to Roy. "Make sure you record how I facefuck her so hard, she ends up vomiting." **End of flashbck**

**Sorry for the delay. I had to plot some scenes and it took me longer than I thought.**