Fractured by N.O Darling

Chapter 312

**Josie’s POV**

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Art rushes into the room and quickly assesses Luke.

“I think he’s waking up,” Art says, and I almost sag in relief.

They’ve done it. My guys have worked together to give Luke the strength and time he needed for the antidote to work.

“I’m going to run a few quick tests,” Art says, and I step back, allowing him and his nurse to work on Luke.

I check in on each of my guys while I wait. They are all still sleeping peacefully, I can’t describe how proud I am of each of them. Seeing them come together like this just makes me love them more, which I thought was impossible.

Mason may have been a dick recently, but I know he only acted the way he did out of fear. I think his actions since we found out Luke was being held captive speak of his remorse. He was the first to jump into the unknown to help Luke.

“I have turned off the ventilator, and he is breathing just fine on his own. I’m going to remove it before he wakes up and swap him to an oxygen mask just to give him some extra help, but whatever your bonds did, it has saved his life. He is responding well to the medication now that his body is strong enough to process it,” Art explains.

“Thank you, Art, how long do you think until he wakes up? I ask.

“There’s no telling. His body has been through an ordeal and whilst his recovery is remarkable, he will need a lot of rest to recuperate. Although, with four others speeding things along, he might surprise us. It could be hours or days, but when he is ready, I’m confident he will wake up,” he says.

The door swings open just then and Dot walks in, “Sorry I got here as soon as I… What the hell happened?” She asks as she takes in the room full of sleeping men.

tear up. Especially when she learns it

such a big softy deep down, isn’t he?” She says, moving over to

is brave, or stupid. I’m still yet to decide,” Art sighs.

to

ventilator, but I have that covered. I think Josie would benefit from a breakaway. Take her for some breakfast maybe?” Art

to be here in case he wakes up,” I shake my

you get back he will look like a different man without so many tubes and wires,” Dot says, taking my arms and leading me

out.

like this. What if there are rogues here that we don’t know about,” I

here,” she points down the corridor to where his parents are. “They will watch over them whilst you take a break. You are going to burn yourself out

Chapter 312

there for them,”

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on everything that has happened and his current condition and then Dot tells them that I need a break. They very quickly side with Dot and practically push me

handing me a cheese one. I have always loved cheese, especially through each of my pregnancies, but I can’t enjoy it the same at the moment, not until I

feel safe through our bond, the connection to each of them strong and steady. It just feels as though they are sleeping normally, but they aren’t.

and up on their

relax.

my attention by snapping her fingers in

sorry. What did you say?”

is

It was all such a mad rush, and then I’ve been here ever since,”

in a highly stressful situation, and I’m sure you left her

reassures.

did, she was at the military headquarters, but she is probably so worried,” I say, unable to hold back the tears.