Fractured (Josie) novel Chapter 171

Chapter 0171 

Chapter 0171 

**Mason’s POV **  

I don’t give a shit about what people say about me, they can all go fuck themselves for all I care, but I’m not having them talk about Theo like that. Despite how much of a brave face he puts on I know he takes their comments to heart. He’s a sensitive soul in many ways. I wanted to punch a few of them or unleash some of my best aggressive tricks with my abilities but I’m supposed to be a leader now, someone they can look up to. So I did the mature thing and shut them all up without any violence I’m sure Headmaster Collins would have been proud of me for it a few months ago. I’m not one for public displays of affection, in fact, I’m not really one for private affection. The only touching I like is fucking, but I tolerate Josie’s touch when she needs me, and maybe I’m starting to like it because I’ve just realised how much I miss it. I miss her needing my contact. When her warm skin is pressed against mine I feel a little more alive. Theo’s warm hand squeezes mine and maybe I like that too. That thought scares me and I release his hand, using the excuse to pick up two trays and pass one to him. 

“Thanks,” he smiles, the light behind his eyes the brightest I’ve seen it in weeks. Did I cause that? 

“Mace,” I hear Dot and turn towards the sound of her just in time for her to throw her arms around me in a hug. I’m definitely at my limit of affectionate touches now and I pat her back awkwardly. “I can’t believe you just did that, but it’s about damn time,” she grins at me. 

“Um… thanks,” I say, unsure how to respond. 

“Where have you been hiding? It feels like weeks since I saw you,” 

“It has been weeks, we’ve been camping,” I shrug. 

“Why haven’t you been answering my calls?” she frowns at me looking just like our mother. 

‘Because I know what you are going to say and I’m not interested,” I turn away from her as the line moves forward. 

“I wasn’t calling for Mum, she asked me to pass on a message to you and I did that. I was calling to see how you are and if I could help in any way. You don’t look great, Mace, you’ve lost weight and you look exhausted,” she says as she moves in front of me, cutting ahead of me in the queue. 

“I’m fine,” I brush her off. “Please, cut in front of me,” I gesture mockingly. 

“Thanks, and no, you’re not fine, of course, you’re not. How could you be given the circumstances? But you need to look after yourself and keep your strength up,” she says quietly. 

“You’re starting to sound like Theo. I’m not talking about this here. I slept in my own bed last night and I’m about to eat so take some comfort in that if you need to,” 

“Fine. Where are Luke and Axel?” she asks. 

“I’m not talking about that here either,” I say under my breath. What is it about the dining hall that makes everyone forget they’re in a room of people with enhanced hearing, there’s always someone listening in this damn place. 

“Later then?” 

“Later,” I nod and begin to load up my tray with food. I snatch the last slice of pizza before Dot can get it and then I put it on Theo’s tray before he starts to sulk 

“Thank you,” he smiles. 

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Chapter 0171 

“Hey, bro’s before hoe’s,” Dot ponts. 

“Don’t call yourself a hoe, Hunny, you’re bonds wouldn’t like it,” Theo quips back. 

“Oh, they would like that, especially…” 

“Enough, I don’t want to hear it,” 1 cut her off before she gives me Information I will never be able to unhear. “Do I need to remind you about what I had to hear in the infirmary? Because I still need therapy after that,” she huffs.