Fractured (Josie) novel Chapter 280

Chapter 280 

**Deacon’s POV 

I in 

ch Josie talking with her father, and Pin Mching to get there. It takes a great effort not to fill her mind with all the questions I want to ask him. I want to know everything about Cornelius. If I can understand how Cornelius! brain worked, then maybe I can work out where the rogues are hiding and where they have Harper, and for what 

reasoll. 

When he mentions he might know where this spark–bonded Journal could be and all Cornelius‘ notes I break. I need to get my hands on that kind of Information as soon as possibl 

“I’m coming in,” I tell Josie through the mind link. 

“Okay,” she responds. 

“The rest of my bonds are going to come in now. They’re very interested in what you have to say,” I hear Josie say as I walk out of the room and into the next one. 

Robert looks up at me as I enter, and then his eyes shift to each of the men who follow me. I see a glimpse of recognition in his eyes when he looks at Theo and Mason. 

“I’m sorry I didn’t stop Cash from…” Robert starts. 

“I’m not interested in apologies, I want my daughter back, and either you agree to help us or we are done here,” Mason snaps, cutting him off. 

“I have already said I will help, like it or not, I am her grandfather, and I protect what is mine,” Robert says, straightening in his chair. 

“Let’s get something straight right now. You have absolutely no claim over my daughter or my bond. Blood means nothing, actions do. So if you want to earn the right to be anything to them, this is your chance,” Mason growls. 

“I understand,” Robert nods. 

“Do you consent to being compelled?” I ask, drawing Robert’s attention to me. 

“Yes, although I do not doubt that if I didn’t, you’d still do it anyway. I have absolutely nothing to hide,” Robert nods, but his eyes are on Josie. 

“Do you want to stay for this?” I ask Josie through the mind link 

Josie stares back at him for a moment, assessing him. I feel her resolve before she responds. “I’m staying. Ask him everything.” 

“Robert, please look at me,” I say, and he gives Josie a small smile before shifting his 

“Go ahead,” he says. 

eyes to mine. 

“Answer all of my questions with nothing but the truth,” tell him, weaving my gift into my words. Robert lets me in easily, there is not a single ounce of resistance from him. 

“Did you ever force yourself on Penny Banks?” I ask. 

“No, never,” he shakes his head with a look of disgust. 

I feel Josie’s relief and regret flow through the bond. I pull up my shields, I direct my questioning 

‘t let her emotions distract me or 

+25 BONUS 

“How did you meet her?” 

“She worked in a café close to where I was staying when I first arrived in the human realm. She served me the first time I went in. I was instantly captivated by her smile and her friendly attitude. She was the first female that ever took an interest in me,” Robert says with a wistful smile. 

“Did you compel her at any point to engage in any kind of relationship with you?”