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.

gleaming with the blue of his

hard. Trying to

quiet moment. Then his big body shifts to

His expression is unreadable in the dim light, but there's

pressing a hand over my

just cold," I say, hoping the tremble in

like

me mate. That means his wolf

Dillon takes a careful step forward. Chase's head snaps in his direction and a snarl tears out of him, his

He's going to shift.

beg, sitting up quickly and placing both palms on

he sees there, but the growl fades, and some of

say to that. So I just keep my hands

doorway. "Let Harper go now.

jaw works like he's

war. Then, slowly,

his weight off