Fractured by N.O Darling

Chapter 22

Chapter 0022

I quickly close my eyes again and try to keep my breathing even, feigning sleep. I don’t want to face Mr Collins right now. I’m still hurt and I’m too embarrassed at my reaction to his stunt. He won that round and broke me. I won’t let him see me weak again but need time to compose myself.

“The seer will arrive after breakfast tomorrow, you two cant be anywhere near her when the reading is done. If you have a bond we don’t want it overshadowing any other bonds. I’m going to have the seer collect her from her room. Keep Marcus, Cole and Damien here with her and you two attend your morning classes as normal,” Mr Collins tells the guys.

“Fine,” Theo agrees, his tone unfriendly.

“Is there anything else? If not, I think you should leave before she wakes up,” Luke says and I can feel the unwelcoming vibes from here. My guys are still pissed at our dear headmaster. Good.

“You might not agree with what I did today but I won’t have you disrespecting me. I’m your headmaster and you will speak to me as such,” Mr Collins warns.

“No problem, Sir,” Luke snarks, “but tomorrow, when you are identified as a part of our bond group we become equals and I will treat you as such,” he mocks and I can imagine they are staring each other down right now.

“That won’t be happening, Mr Weston, I assure you,” Mr Collins says flatly and I can sense they’re moving towards the door.

“We will see, have a good day Sir,” Luke is over polite now. He knows just how to get under the headmaster’s skin

“Before I go, I have scheduled a session for the three of you with Professor June after dinner. She’s going to work on some control techniques for Josie and how you two can help her. Meet her in the gym at 7 PM,”

Theo confirms and I hear the sound of

“Mr Collins asks, “He has been avoiding me and hasn’t attended his morning class

Theo sounds concerned.

do see him, tell him to come to my office immediately. He is only making

I see him, I’ll let him know,” Theo says before I hear my door click shut. Silent seconds pass before I feel a dip in my bed, someone is climbing onto it.

you feeling?” he

she should rest as long as she needs,” Luke

Theo says with humour in his voice. A smile spreads across my face. without permission and I

pout at being

sure there’s much you can hide from me, your heart rate gives you away,” he shrugs.

of that did you hear?”

you so sure he’s one of my bonds?”

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Chapter 0022

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you and ensure your needs are met. It’s ticking all the boxes for you two being bonds. Just like how I couldn’t resist bringing you a coffee when I saw your eyes light up when you saw mine. I identified a need and it was as

her bonds?” I frown,

is complicated,” Luke

says and I can sense how worried he

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