Fractured by N.O Darling

Chapter 0017

Chapter 0017

“We already touched, nothing happened,” Luke shrugs.

“What?” Mr Collins booms. Yep, a heart attack is imminent for the handsome headmaster.

“Calm down D, It was my fault. I walked into him,” I explain quickly before he suspends Luke too. Theo shorts a laugh and I realise my mistake. Mr Collins‘ jaw is tense and I’m unsure if he’s fighting off a smirk or about to lose his shit completely. “Sorry, Mr Collins,” I correct and give him my sweetest smile.

“Fine, Luke escort Miss Banks to her first class and do not leave her side. Theo, go and choose another three for your team. I’ll send out a message to all tutors to let them know. Now get to class, you’re late,” Mr Collins orders, his tone is tense and he seems to be avoiding looking at any of us before he walks away. We all watch him go in silence.

“Can Greys have heart attacks?” I whisper to the guys.

“Yep, and I think you’re about to give dear old Mr Collins one,” Theo snorts and Luke humns in agreement.

go and Theo insists on walking with me and Luke to my first class Once we are safely at the door he leaves to recruit my new security team.

and give him a nod. He gives the

of you to join us,” a female tutor with bright red hair smiles sarcastically, “and this must be the infamous Miss Banks, late for her first class. Take a

you should have a message from Mr Collins explaining

and a few of the students snicker as I follow Luke to a pair of empty seats. Great, I’ve already

when Theo gets here,” Luke

were rudely interrupted. Some of the poorer humans in England are unable to afford a motor vehicle and therefore are still using horses as a mode of transport,”

funny, Miss Banks?” the tutor

that you’re wrong,” I say quietly, my face flushing with embarrassment

seems

cars these days are actually cheaper to use than a horse. Horses are ridden as a hobby and a sport. If people can’t afford

hands, sparking a flurry of movement as students retrieve notepads and discuss excitedly between themselves. This is hell.

think…” I start to protest but Luke nudges me.

this,” he whispers.

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