Shackled (The Lord Series) by Carlos
256. Tyson - Truths VIII

By that point, my head was pounding.

*"But are we sure Olivia killed Camila? Is there any proof apart from what Jason and her father said to us when they called?"* Ansel tried to make sense of the entire mess.

I didn't have the energy to do so. *"Tomorrow we'll find out what really happened. But tonight, I need to drink."*

The three of us went to a special club known in the area for letting people do drugs and other shit, and all I can remember about the time we spent there are bits and pieces. We might have stayed there for days, as they never kick clients out. Not until they run out of money, at least. We drank, fucked bitches, and got high while losing track of time. Money wasn't a problem at that time since Rueben, Ansel, and I took part in secret missions for the Elders, and the rewards were more than generous. With my share, I had planned to buy a real engagement ring for Olivia.

After that night in which I drank and fucked more throats than I could remember, since in my head Olivia had completely destroyed what we had together, I crashed on one of the couches in the VIP area in the club. Ansel and Rueben did the same. Not long after we passed out, a group of seven men, led by one of the staff members, came to where we were and started searching our pockets. Most people would think they wanted to rob us, but Cirro did a great job with the videos, clearing the footage enough for me to notice the tattoo of a snake on one of the guys' arms. The two wings on either side of its head let me know the guy is a Duke. No doubt, the others as well.

After they inject us with something, they take us away.

"We acted just like Jason wanted us to, making us vulnerable and an easy target for the Dukes," Ansel comments at the end of the video.

I don't totally agree with Ansel. What happened back then clearly fucked us up really good, otherwise I don't understand our erratic behavior that night. I'm ashamed of what I did and of using women to feel vindicated for Olivia's 'cheating.' Rueben lets out a loud breath. "I don't remember anything about this."

"Neither do I," I say, but the dreams I keep having pop up in my head. What if it's related? It would explain why I keep having the sensation that someone has tampered with my memories. Another video loads. "Azael used drugs that made us forget the days we spent in the facility. When he was done with us, he had his men take us back to the club," Ansel reveals even more. How the fuck did I let my guard down back then? It could have gotten me killed. All that I remember from the club is wild nights. *Nights.* Could it be an effect of the drugs?

The images on the TV change showing Rueben, Ansel, and me in different rooms, tied to chairs, while videos of Olivia sucking cocks or riding men-which now I can see were fakes, Olivia's face poorly edited and warped over the original to make it look like she was the one in them or images of Camila dead or from our mother's funeral, are displayed on big screens in front of us. Voices coming from recording devices keep repeating the same phrases over and over again. *Olivia is a whore. She is not to be trusted*-for me.

*Olivia killed Camila in cold blood. Your mother killed herself because of that*-said to Rueben.

*Olivia is the reason why the woman who saw you as her son is no longer here*-for Ansel.

People who appeared to be doctors kept entering the rooms we were in, injecting us with more drugs. Or at least that's what I suspect was in the syringe as the looks on our faces kept changing as time passed from anger, to wrath, to wanting, to something feral.

On the third day, I was untied, made to take a shower, and given food and water before being taken to what appears to be a semi dark cell. Not long after, Rueben and Ansel are also brought in. The video changes when someone steps out from a dark corner. I don't even have a chance to see their face. My demon gets very agitated.

"Why did you stop the video?" I demand to know.

"Because after we are given some more drugs and are taken back to the club where we would wake up with massive headaches," Ansel chuckles, but he sounds off. Is he hiding something? I don't have time to ask, as he keeps talking in a more serious tone, "It might have been Azael's clinic, but Jason and the Senator clearly had a free hand in what they did to us. And us being set free with no memory of being brainwashed into hating Olivia to the point of destroying us." Ansel might say that, but he never once had any ill feelings towards Olivia. He only stopped talking about her. Why did the drugs affect Rueben and me so much, turning us into people filled with anger, while Ansel kept being the same quiet, serene dude as ever?

Rin chimes in. "Something doesn't add up. Azael would have never let you go like this. From what Yan told me, there's no way out of the facility. He was lucky he got away. But the three of you," he shakes his head, "there has to be more to the story."

Ansel puts another video. "Olivia made a pact with Jason to protect us."

I feel like my soul leaves my body. It was never Olivia's job to protect anyone. It was the other way around. *Me* protecting her. And what a great job I did. No wonder my demon was angry at me for years. "What kind of a pact?" The video starts.

Olivia and Jason are in a simple room with a single bed and a nightstand next to it. Olivia sits in the bed, the blanket covering her legs. Bruises are around her neck, her left eye swollen. Another beating. How many did she have to endure for those damn daggers? Ansel said they can kill demons and angels, but are they really worth the trouble?

Jason stands with his back to the window, leaning against the sill.

**Father has great plans for your boyfriends, especially now that their hate for you consumes every thought they have. Azael wants to experiment on them with even more drugs."* Olivia fights back tears. *"Please, Jason, you need to get them out of here."* She sounds hoarse.

Jason laughs. *"Why would I do that? They deserve what's happening to them. Besides, I'm having fun seeing you suffer. And this is only the beginning."*

*"Please,”* Olivia keeps begging. *"I can't go through another day like yesterday. It's killing me. I'll do whatever you ask me."*

A satisfying look appears on Jason's face. *"Then tell me where the daggers are, and I'll convince Father to let them go. And I might consider being more lenient with you."*

*"Get them out first, then I'll tell you where Camila hid the daggers."*

Jason folds his arms across his chest. *"This is not how it works. You don't have a say in this."*

*"Please, Jason. I overheard the guards talking about how Azael would try to replace Rueben and his brothers' demons for angels."* Jason quicks an eyebrow, clearly unfazed by what Olivia said. *"Besides, I don't trust you'll get them out once I reveal where the daggers are. If anything happens to them, I'll never say a word. You either get them out now or there's no deal."*

After a few moments of thinking, Jason agrees. *"Fine, but I need something more from you. Because of you, our father cut off my allowance. If you want your boyfriends safe, you'll have to spread your legs wide open so you can make me some money."*

Olivia doesn't miss a heartbeat before saying, *"If that's what it takes to keep them safe and Rueben away from me, then I agree."*

What the fuck did you agree to, Olivia?

**Waiting for chapters is frustrating, I know, but also it means quality, because it gives me time to reread a thousand time what I wrote and have people go over it until we polish it as best as we can. Ideally, I want to have several chapters ahead but that doesn't always happen.**

**Some said that she wanted a book about Angel and her family in the future. While it is something I see myself doing but not until I finish the series or have some time jump within the series. But know that I'm working on a honeymoon novella for Angel. Also she and her guys are still part of the bigger picture since all the books are connect. I'm pretty sure I wanted to address other stuff, but I don't remember them right now. If any of you have more question - you can always find me on F B - Amy T Stories - this a group, or the author page, or even on Inst@gram - @amy_t_stories My DMs are always open**

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