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.

a nod. He gives the door a short

smiles sarcastically, “and this must be the infamous Miss Banks, late for her

you should have a message from Mr Collins

few of the students snicker as I follow

wait to see her reaction when Theo gets here,”

the poorer humans in England are unable to afford a motor vehicle and therefore are still using horses as a mode of transport,” she tells the class and I can’t contain the snort of laughter that escapes me.

funny, Miss Banks?”

I say quietly, my face flushing

seems less angry now and more curious.

than a horse. Horses are ridden as a hobby and a sport. If people can’t afford a car they usually use public transport, like a bus or train. Or they have a bike or scooter,” I explain. The

and write down three questions you’d like to ask her about the human world,” she says with a clap of her hands, sparking a flurry of movement as students retrieve notepads and discuss

start

got this,” he whispers.

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