Fractured (Josie) novel Chapter 229

Chapter 0229 

“Do you want me to come home?” Deacon asks through the mind link, obviously feeling what is happening through the bond. 

“No, I’m okay for now,” I respond, not needing another one of my guys here right now. 

“Okay, I’m going to put my shields up. I’ll come home at lunch,” he responds. 

Luke comes back in and says the meeting has been rearranged for next week, and then he gives me a moment to say goodbye before he takes Joel, saying he will take him to see his family for a few hours. Leaving me alone with Mason, Axel and Theo. I hate that I can’t see the kids for a few days, but it’s for the best when I’m in heat. This will be my first one since Joel came along, it will be the longest I’ve been away from him since he was born. 

“How are you feeling?” Axel asks. 

“I’m okay. I want to get the kid’s stuff packed for their sleepover before things get intense,” I say, finally releasing my grip on Mason. 

“Tell us what to pack, let us help,” Theo says. 

“Okay, Theo, pack Harper some clothes and pyjamas, don’t forget her ‘Little Bean‘ blanket,” I say. Harper loves the blanket that Deacon had bought for her before she was born, she can’t sleep without it. 

“Got it,” Theo says before rushing off. 

“Axe, can you pack Atlas‘ stuff? Make sure you put his teddy in or he’ll cry all night,” I tell him. He nods and heads to Atlas‘ room. 

“Are we packing Joel’s stuff?” Mason asks pulling off his T–shirt and exposing his inked skin to me. 

I can’t stop myself from reaching out to touch him and I feel instantly more relaxed at the contact.