Fractured (Josie) novel Chapter 85

We leave the small beach house and I feel oddly at peace. My mum is going to be okay. I inhale deeply as the sea breeze brushes my face. Lake hands us all a pair of what look like reading glasses and I frown at them. 

“What are these for?” I ask. 

“They hide any flair of power we have. Humans tend to freak out when our eyes glow blue,” he smiles awkwardly. 

“I could have done with these years ago,” I sigh, wondering if my mum would have been less crazy if I’d had a pair of these back then. I put the glasses on and look up at the others, struggling to suppress a giggle at them all wearing glasses. I remember Luke wearing these the first time I had seen him, I’d thought he just wore them for reading but now I understand why he wore them. “You know these would be more believable if we didn’t all have the same style? It’s not often you see a whole group of people wearing the exact same glasses in this realm,” 

“Usually we don’t travel here in large groups but you’re right, they should mix up the style a little,” Luke agrees. 

“We look ridiculous,” Mason grumbles. 

think you look cute,” Theo laughs at him. 

“I am not cute, don’t ever call me cute,” Mason huffs. 

We walk down the small beachfront, keeping our distance but staying close enough that I’ll be able to see my mum when Doctor Black brings her out onto the deck. We stop outside a small shop and Luke pulls a small wad of cash from his pocket with a grin. 

“I think we all could do with a treat,” he pushes open the door and we follow him in. It’s a little convenience shop with a few beach items. We load up with fizzy pop, a selection of different chocolates, a picnic blanket and coffee from the machine for me and Luke. As Luke is about to pay spot some national newspapers on a stand and quickly grab a few, wanting to catch up on what is happening here. I wish I’d brought my human phone, I could have gotten a signal and checked in with Freya while I was here. 

We head down onto the beach and setup our blanket close to the water, we have a good view of my mum’s deck from here. I sit down to take off my socks and shoes, then roll up my leggings a little before walking the short distance to the sea. The icy water washes over my feet and I reminds me of when I’d first shifted and I feel my wolf rise under my skin. I know she isn’t trying to shift, she’s just letting me know she is with me and that brings me comfort. A small shell washes up on a wave and lands right at my feet. I lean down and pick it up with a smile, shoving it in my pocket and looking out to sea. It’s such a beautiful place. 

“This is freezing,” Mason’s voice surprises me from my side and I turn to face him. 

“Yeah, it’s usually cold, but it’s autumn here so the weather is actually pretty warm for this time of year,” I shrug. 

“What you said to your mum, about getting justice for her, I want to help you with that, not just for her but for you. You are already suffering for your father’s wrongdoings. You should not have to carry the weight of this too,” he says and I search his eyes, I see the determination there. If anyone can understand suffering for their father’s actions then it’s him. 

“What kind of justice are you thinking?” 

“Whatever you deem appropriate, I have no limits,” he smirks. I’m pretty sure he’s just offered to kill my sperm donor for me, is it bad that I find that hot? 

“I’m not sure what I want to happen to him yet, but sure, you can help on one condition, 

+25 BONUS 

Chapter 0005 

“What’s that?” he frowns. 

That you allow me to help you when you are ready to get your own justice, no limits,” I hold out my hand to shake on a deal and he looks at it in confusion. 

“What do I need justice for?” he asks, suspicion heavy in his tone. 

“I don’t know because you haven’t told me yet, maybe you won’t ever tell me, either way, my offer still stands,” 

Mason is quiet for a moment before he puts his hand in mine and shakes it in a silent pact. 

“Mr Collins is coming,” Theo calls to us and I quickly turn to look at my mum’s new place. The deck is still empty. Nerves flutter in my stomach. Did something go wrong? I walk up the beach to meet him. He looks completely out of place walking on the beach in his tailored suit and briefcase.