Fractured by N.O Darling

Chapter 335

** Harper's POV **

Fear trickles down my spine as I stand in the dark apartment. I've been slightly afraid of the dark since living in those underground tunnels, buy I refuse to let the fear control me. I take a steadying breath and let my eyes adjust to the darkness. With every passing heartbeat, more and more of the dorm room comes into focus. The furniture and doors are just about distinguishable. This is almost like when

I turn and see a light switch on the wall and flick it on, illuminating the place with false light. The dorm's furnishings are surprisingly good, a large couch and two armchairs all face a flat- screen TV.

The place is cleaner than I'd expect, considering four boys live here. There are five doors leading from the lounge area and all of them are closed. I guess I'll just have to peek into each one to find out which is t

I gently grip the handle and push open the door. A sweet, woodsy scent hits my nose, stirring something deep within me. Though I haven't been close

enough to Finley to take in his scent, I know without a doubt this is his room. I quickly close the door and move to the next. I can tell immediately this is a bathroom by the humidity and the aromatic scent of sha for me to make out the pull string for the light. I turn it on and shut myself in the bathroom. I'm surprised again at the cleanliness. It's almost too perfect. Maybe they have professional cleaners in to keep on top

After using the facilities, I make sure to fold the towel back on its rail as neatly as I found it and I pull the light string as I open the door, only to find myself in pitch darkness once again. Did the bulb go out? Or is

I will not let him scare me, so I step out of the bathroom and into the dark lounge area. I know my way back to the main door and my eyes are adapting to

the darkness quickly. All my bravado flies out of the window when a huge, dark figure moves in front of me. A small yip of fright escapes my mouth and I take a step back on instinct.

"Are you lost, little girl? Because you certainly don't live here," a deep voice rumbles so low that I swear I feel it in my chest. If I hadn't just been to the toilet, I might have peed my pants a little.

"S... sorry... Finn said I could use the bathroom," I stumble over my words as my eyes scan wildly in the darkness to locate the voice.

in here is not that little fuckers decision," the voice

sorry. I didn't know. I'm leaving now," I say, my voice much squeakier than

stomach as I recognise the shimmer of a fourth bond tether.

voice says, so close to my ear that

to face the threat. I don't want him at my back. Now that I can make out his silhouette, it's clear he is big. Not especially tall, but solid. I take a step back, but I'm stopped with

brute pulls me close and inhales deeply with

likes your scent. Are you mine,

about this man that terrifies me, and I hate that. I am the daughter of the most powerful bond

works, Princess. I asked you a question first and I expect an answer. Are you mine?" He demands, lifting my face with a finger

eyes and I try to make out his features, but it

for me to get a good

"Yes," I breathe.

I can even process his words, he has lifted

is to fight his hold,

no chance of

arms. That feels like tree trunks wrapped around

seen in the dining hall. Dillon had said he was called Chase. This has to be the

me

kicks the door