Fractured by N.O Darling

Chapter 336

Chapter 336

**Harper's POV **

"Get out!" Chase growls.

No one moves.

The room feels like it is suspended in a breathless stillness as no one dares move or breathe. Chase's growl rumbles against my chest, his head still resting there like I'm the only thing anchoring him to this world. I keep my arms stiff at my sides, unsure if touching hint would soothe or provoke him further.

"Back up. Slowly," Finley commands, his voice tight with warning. "If we startle him, Harper's dead." Great. That's comforting. My mate wouldn't hurt me, would he?

Chase inhales again, the sound almost a purr this time. "They're scared," he murmurs, sounding pleased. His fingers trace lazy circles on my waist, too soft for how rough his hands feel. "I like it when people fe I glance toward the door again, where my guys still hover. Archie's fists are clenched like he's holding himself back from lunging. Dillon looks ready to explode, but Finley's calculated gaze meets mine. He is pla I shake my head the tiniest bit. Not yet. Chase is my bond, he might listen to me.

"Chase," I whisper, my voice barely audible.

He hums again in response.

"I'm... I'm not afraid of you," I lie.

head lifts slowly, eyes gleaming with the blue

I swallow hard. Trying to sound confident and failing

big body shifts to sit up

is unreadable in the dim light, but there's a flicker of something.

he says, pressing

the tremble in my

like it's

me mate. That means his wolf must recognise me as

step forward. Chase's head snaps in his direction and a snarl tears out of him, his whole body

He's going to shift.

up quickly and placing both palms on his chest. "Chase, please, stay with me.

don't know what he sees there, but the growl fades, and some of the tension bleeds out of his shoulders. "You smell like honey and coconuts," he

to say to that. So I just keep my hands on his chest

gently from the doorway. "Let Harper go now.

works

internal war. Then,

off me.