All Chapters of Fractured: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Chapter 61“What do you mean? Is my mum okay?” I demand, fear trickling down my spine.“Physically she is fine, but her mental health has taken a turn for the worse. Being in this realm is now causing her further distress. The doctors in charge of her care have a solution that they are sure will mean she can go back home and live a normal human life, free of any physiological issues, but this solution would require a great sacrifice from yourself,” Mr Collins explains. I take a minute to process his words. They can fix my mum, she can go back to her old self before she became unwell. “Whatever it is I’ll do it, just tell me what I need to do,” I nod, there's nothing I won't do for her. “Please take some time to think this over before you decide, as I said it's a great sacrifice. In order to relieve your mum of her mental burden, we would need to delete you from her life, completely,” he says and I suck in a breath. “You mean, compel her to forget me?” I ask, my voice thick with em

Chapter 62Dread pools in my stomach as we leave the academy gates and a large black car pulls up in front of us. The car is very similar to a stretched Hummer that we usually use for special occasions in the human realm. I wish this car was taking us to a celebration and not to say goodbye to the person who created me. Six of us pile into the back of the car, the seats are set out in a rectangle, all facing each other. I sit between Axel and Theo, holding both of their hands. Axel had made a full recovery by the time we woke up this morning. Mason is back to wearing his trademark frown and sits with Luke opposite us. Mr Collins sits alone in a chair on our left and Theo keeps eyeing him with suspicion. Luke watches me with concern as we start the journey in silence. It feels like we are going to a funeral, and I guess in a way, we are. Today I will lose my mum. I have no idea how I am going to do this, but I know I have to. She deserves this. “I don't know what to say to her,” I adm

Chapter 65I close my eyes, waiting for the words that will take this agony from me.“No, Josie, not in the way you think. I hope that I can give you some comfort though. I think it would be beneficial for you to accompany us to the human realm. I know from experience that you'll probably replay the last memory you have with her whilst you grieve. I don't want this to be the memory you replay,” he explains.“Yes, I'd like that, thank you,” I nod.“Erm, are we all going?” Theo asks.“If that's what Josie wants then yes,” Mr Collins says. “I’d like you all to come if you're all okay with that,” “Of course, whatever you need,” Luke says. “I’m in,” Theo agrees but he sounds nervous. “Mace, you good to go?” he asks and I look at Mason. He gives a small nod. “Okay, but don’t we need glasses?” Axel asks.“I have enough, although I doubt we will need them,” Mr Collins retrieves his briefcase and a large duffel bag. “I hate to be rude, Sir, but do you have enough juice to get us all there?

Chapter 67I take one last longing look at my mum, she laughs loudly at something Doctor Black says and happy tears fill my eyes. She's free and I feel it in my gut that she is going to be okay now. We walk as a group of 6 to the sea wall, it's not perfect but it's the most sheltered place we can find without heading into the village. Luke wraps his arms around me and perfectly times our teleport when the guys hold up the picnic blanket, pretending to shake it off as they shield us from any onlookers. Nausea grips me as soon as we arrive back in Greys realm. I close my eyes and hold onto Luke until my stomach settles. “Do you want to wait out here or sit in the car?” Luke asks, rubbing soothing circles on my back.“Let's wait in the car, I want to read the rest of these papers,” I breathe. Luke opens the door for me and I climb in. He informs the driver that we are waiting for the others to arrive and not to take us back to the academy yet. I hope no one noticed that two of our party

Chapter 69“Actually. Let's move this to my office, I'd rather not have this conversation in a filing cupboard,” Mr Collins’ voice rumbles and I avoid looking at him as Luke guides me out of the room with an arm around my shoulders. We get to the office door and Luke wraps his arms tighter around me for a brief moment, kissing the top of my head, before releasing me to my fate. I step into the room and the door clicks shut behind me. The air suddenly becomes thick with tension. I keep my eyes fixed on the floor, and I can feel the embarrassment blazing on my cheeks. Mr. Collins steps closer, his presence radiating a warmth that sends shivers down my spine. He gently lifts my chin, forcing me to meet his piercing gaze. My heart races wildly as I lock onto his intense stare and I struggle to swallow around the lump of emotions stuck in my throat. “There is nothing wrong with you,” he whispers, and my pulse quickens. My mind spins in confusion as I search his eyes. “I feel it too,” he a