Fractured by N.O Darling

Chapter 0021

Mr Collins takes his place on the podium and the room fall silent. Anger radiates from him and I’m unsure if it’s at my outburst or for some other reason.

“Thank you all for arriving here promptly and 1 apologise for the disturbance but this is not a matter that can wait. This morning I have had to suspend three of our students, and I will not hesitate to suspend more should I need to. I know the rumours that are spreading around the school may be concerning for some, and for others this

may

be exciting. I can confirm that we highly suspect The Spark bond has been triggered between our new student, Josie Banks and one of our previously unbonded, Theo Henry, although we are yet to have definite proof of this. What I will not stand for is unbonded students purposely trying to trigger The Spark. We do not go around making grabs at other students, especially when they are unwanted. The seer has kindly rearranged her schedule and will arrive tomorrow to identify any further bonds of Miss Banks, I’m sure you can all appreciate that this is a rare opportunity to record proof of The Spark, so contact between the bonds will be initiated in a controlled environment. Until this time no unbonded should make contact with Miss Banks, with the exception of Luke Weston. You may have noticed that Miss Banks has been assigned a team to ensure her safety, please allow them space and treat them with respect as they carry out their assignment. I will not be discussing this matter further until we have more information.”

The room begins to become loud with excited chatter and I have to fight to keep my breathing under control. How dare he discuss me like this without at least a warning first

“Just when I thought he couldn’t be any more of a dick,” Luke curses and Mr Collins’s eyes snap to us. He holds up a hand, silencing the room.

his next statement and I already know this is going to be personal. “Whilst I have everyone here I would also like to address another rumour. I have no favouritism towards Miss Banks. I have had to take special measures to ensure her safety as she is a unique case, but that is where the differences end. She is no more important to me than anyone else in this room. I decided to assign her to Ruby temporarily as she is new to this realm and as you can imagine, feeling quite overwhelmed. As Ruby is our least populated house on campus it was decided she would spend her first month there before being moved to Amber, where she belongs. Although if the bond with Theo s true, she, along with any other bonds will be placed in one of Ruby’s bonded suites as is our custom. So to reiterate, there is no relationship between myself and Miss Banks except a student/headteacher one. If I hear anyone else spreading such rumours, they will be dealt with. You are all dismissed,” he ends his cruel statement and walks out of sight.

breaths, void of oxygen. My heart pounds loudly, drowning out

me right now,”

the fuck off,” I

get her under control before she brings this whole building down!”

calm her down, she’s having

I feel like my heart is about to burst out of my chest,” I hear the strain in Theo’s voice. He’s in

manage to croak between

everything is okay,” He says softly, trying to hide the

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voice soothes. I manage to nod my head and attempt to follow the rhythm of his breathing. He takes my hand and places it on his chest. I focus on how his chest expands and contracts under my hand and slowly I manage to match my breathing to his. “That’s it, you’ve got it,” he praises wrapping his arms around me