Fractured (Josie) novel Chapter 284

Chapter 284 

Chapter 284 

**Theo’s POV ** 

I’m angry. So angry that I want to punch Robert, but I guess it’s frowned upon to punch a dying man. Instead, I just scowl at him as I pass him to go and comfort my bond. At least he has the decency to look remorseful. 

Why didn’t he tell her straight away? Why did he let her find out like this? When she is clearly already at her limit of how much shit she can deal with right now. Why did he convince her he loved her, just to let her be hurt by his impending departure from this life? 

Josie stands at the edge of the property line, looking out ate view of the town in the distance. I don’t speak, just go to her and wrap my arms around her. She leans into me and her body begins to shake with silent cries. 

“It was easier to hate him,” she admits.. 

“I know, maybe now he will change his mind. He has something to live for now. Let’s introduce him to the kids. He won’t want to leave once he meets them,” I suggest. 

“And then what? Once we have Harper back, Robert will go back to prison, and I’m not taking the kids there to visit him,” she shakes her head. 

“Actually, I might have a solution to that,” Deacon says, coming to stand beside us. 

“What?” Josie asks, and there is so much hope in that single word. 

“If we can prove that he didn’t have much involvement in the rogue’s actions and that he switched his loyalties at a vital moment, giving us the win, plus his assistance in helping us against them this time. We might be able to have him released for time already served,” Deacon explains. 

“How can we prove that?” I ask. 

“We already have his account of events whilst under compulsion. That should be enough alone. If he is successful at leading us to them this time, then that should be more than enough to convince the Elders,” 

“D says. 

we could just take our rightful place as elders and pardon him ourselves,” Luke says as he comes to join us. 

I feel Josie’s despair turn into something else as she thinks about what has been said. She straightens up, standing tall as determination and anger fill her. Then she turns and strides back towards Robert with us following closely behind. She is so fucking hot when she is like this. 

“This is what is going to happen, because you don’t get to come into my life and convince me you are not the evil man I believed, only to leave me again. You wanted to be a dad so badly, and now you actually have the chance to be one. So, you are going to help bring my daughter home, and then you are going to start treatment whilst we fight to have you released. You might have missed out on my growing up, but you have six grandchildren who are still growing up,” she rants. 

“Six?” Robert asks, raising his brows. 

“Yes, six. Harper is sixteen, Atlas is fourteen, Joel is twelve Sammy is ten and the twins, Elijah and Jensen, are nine. Emma said you always wanted your own family. Well, how you have one, but only if you’re willing to fight for it.” 

“If you want me in your life and theirs, then I will have treatment, but I don’t expect to be released. I betrayed my own kind. I don’t deserve a second chance.” 

“That is not up to you to decide. If the Elders believe you’ve served enough time, then you’ll be released. I don’t 

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want to bring the kids there for visits,” Josie tells him. 

“Fair enough,” Robert nods. “Thank you for giving me a chance.” 

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“Don’t make me regret it. Now let’s plan how you will find Harper,” she says before turning away and walking into the house. 

“If you let her down, going back to prison will be the least of your worries,” I say with the friendliest grin I can muster. I know from Mason that smiling whilst delivering a threat makes it ten times scarier 

“I understand,” Robert nods. 

We all follow Josie into the house. Penny has made tea and hands Robert a cup, who takes it gratefully as we pass through the kitchen. 

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“It’s been a long time since I’ve had human tea,” he smiles 

“Enjoy it. I’m going to bake some cookies and fix us all some lunch. I may not have superpowers, but I can cook and keep everyone energised,” Penny says.