Fractured by N.O Darling

Chapter 0248

**Luke’s POV**

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Seeing Theo so broken had scared me. There was no need for the level of violence they had inflicted on him. He was one man alone against a team of fighters. They could have easily subdued him with minimal violence. If these people could do that to him, then what did they do to Harper to get the information from her? She’s just a kid, she doesn’t even have her gifts yet. I hope she gave them the information easily and didn’t try to resist, because I hate to think what state she might be in if she tried to withstand their Interrogation.

The kids were so brave. When I had pushed open the door to the cinema room, I had a split second of panic when the kids were nowhere to be seen, then I’d spotted Elljali’s small foot poking out from under the seat.

“It’s okay, you’re safe,” I’d told them, and at once 5 little heads popped up from between the seats at the sound of

my voice.

They looked scared but completely unharmed, thanks to Theo holding them back as long as he did. The relief on their little faces when they saw me had brought a tear to my eye. They had run from their hiding spots and all hugged me in a giant huddle, even Joel, who doesn’t like physical contact, and Atlas, who tells us he’s too old for cuddles. This is the first time they’ve felt threatened, and I pray it’s their last

the bond, followed by Josie’s exhaustion. I push some energy her way, not wanting her to draw on Axe

home and safe. I call my mum and explain the situation, and she quickly

she is fine and just sleeping. The kids huddle around her quietly. The walks in after them. He’s a bloody mess, but he looks so much better than he did a few moments ago. I stride towards him, intent on helping him to a seat, but when I reach him,

skinny guy, you are one tough badass, you

grins, and he looks terrifying grinning like that whilst covered in

but it’s too late, the younger ones are already here, hugging him

healed me,” he reassures them as they cry at

some space kids, let him sit down,”

to Josie. Jensen hands him a drink and Elijah brings

help pack up their stuff, and then we can get

want you to teach me how to fight,” Atlas says with a determined look on his face that breaks my heart.

failed them today. We should never

voice croaky from disuse and

talk unless absolutely necessary. He is capable but rarely verbalises anything,

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