Fractured by N.O Darling

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Chapter 0259.

Chapter 0259

**Mason’s POV**

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1 dag myself away from Josie, hoping she, Theo and lauke manage to get ssleep. It would be so easy to shut

myself away with them and drown in my own despair, but have work to do to find my daughter. Deacon's idea of

splitting into two groups was a good one. This way, we can always have at least three of us helping with the

searching whilst three of us rest, although I doubt I'll actually sleep when it’s my turn to rest.

Back in the Cinema room, Archie sits with his father, talking to Raff. His leg bounces with nerves and frustration.

| want to throw up my shields because there are just too many emotions flying around right now, and not just

from my bonds.

The unbonded are excited but also concerned, which is understandable, | imagine they are thinking of all the

possible scenarios that they could find themselves in if they find their bond. She could be a dedicated rogue, and

they will find her, only. For her to be transferred to our prison. Or she could be a victim and have been through

srough times. Either of those options are worrisome.

Raff's team are a mix of frustration, determination, excitement and disappointment. Then there are our family

and friends who are regularly returning with information and a huge bag of mixed emotions. It is almost too

much to bear, but | don’t block them out, because | want to feel everything Archie feels as | discuss my daughter

with him.

Deacon, Axe and one of Raff's team leave with the seer and one of the unbonded and the tension in the room

lifts a little. I hope they return with something useful. | sit in the row of seats in front of Archie and turn to face

him. He continues listening to Raff, but his eyes keep flicking toand | feel his anxiety increasing with every

moment | remain silent.

Raff explains the efforts to find Harper so far and then bringsinto the conversation by telling them | have an

idea that is a little more extrand Archie and Charles look at me.

“Forgiveif | get straight to the point, but | don’t have the patience to beat around the bush and ease you into

this idea. | want you to pose as a human-raised Grey. We believe that the rogues are intercepting teens who are

reporting to our assessment offices and recruiting them to their cause, either by force or manipulation. If we can

get them to take you, then you could lead us straight to Harper, or at least to someone who has information that

can help us,” | explain, keeping eye contact with Archie as | speak.

The boy impresses me, there is a trickle of fear, but mostly he feels determined.

“Is it safe? Do you know that they won't harm him?” Charles asks.

“No, and no,” | say, keeping my eyes locked on Archie, who nods.

“Ill do it,” he agrees.

“Archie, just wait before you make such a decision. | understand your need to find Harper, but if there’s no

guarantee you'll cback, then we need to think about this carefully,” Charles protests.

| can completely understand Charles’ concerns. I'd be the sif someone was asking this of one of my kids,

but ultimately the decision lies with Archie.

“Dad, if she is my bond, then living a life without her won't be worth it. Lettry, | have nothing to lose,” Archie

sighs, and my opinion of him grows more positive.

“We would, of course, take every precaution we can. We currently have a team working with the highest

performing undercover military team on an undetectable tracking device that we can plant on Archie, should you

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both decide to go ahead with this,” Raff adds,

“And what if they discover he isn’t who he says he is? What will they do to him?” Charles asks.

“We don’t know. We have very little intel on this group or what their morals are. What we can do is make sure

Archie is prepared with a fully traceable backstory, including documentation such as school records, medical

history, a human birth certificate and the like. We will ensife that he has everything in place to pass any

screening they do. We can even bring in a guide that will take him to spend a day in human college. | won't allow

him to do this until | believe he is fully prepared,” Raff reassures

“Then let's get started. The longer we sit here talking about this, the longer my bond is in danger,” Archie

demands and 1 grin, 1 think I’m really going to like this be

“If you are sure, then | can begin making the preparations, Raff nods.

“Can we have a few moments alone to discuss this?” Charles asks.

“Of course,” Raff says, and we both stand; moving away to give them sprivacy.

| am not worried. The boy has already made his decision and nothing his father says is going to persuade him

differently. | feel confident that this is the best plan and the one that will find Harper.

One of the search teams port in, all talking excitedly, and | give them my full attention as they explain they think

they have found a previous residence of the rogues. They have found evidence of Greys living in an old

abandoned hospital. Although there is no one there now, the place could hold vital clues and Raff quickly

mobilises an investigation team with forensic techs.

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