Strings of Fate

8- Tests and tombstones

“You’re right.” He grumbles out.

“Excuse me?” I question. He repeats himself.

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“You’re right okay? I should have tried asking you first. I will try to remember to do so in the future. I have been worried about my sister and after hearing she got engaged I might have gone a little out of control. Don’t worry about your job. I know the man who owns Borderline, I will make sure you don’t get in trouble for missing your shift today.” He takes a deep breath and releases it.

“I am hoping that you will agree to help me protect my sister by further investigating Tristan.” He manages to keep his voice calm but seems uncomfortable. I do notice that he hasn’t actually apologised. But I guess admitting he is wrong is the first step.

“I thought you didn’t really believe in my power?” My tone makes the statement a question. Bellamy shrugs.

“I’m not sure I do. Maybe it is just because you seem to be the only other person around here who is suspicious of Tristan, but I find I really want to trust you.” he explains.

“So you have decided you do believe me?” I question. Bellamy shrugs again.

“I’ve decided I want to believe you. So I have come up with a way to test you. I will give you a chance to observe some of my Shifters, and you will tell me which ones are fated mates or any other relationships you can see. I know everyone here and will be able to tell if you are seeing something true.” he explains. He seems proud of his idea. I’m not so sure of it.

“I don’t know about this. I usually try to avoid sharing what I see. It seems a bit like a violation of privacy to share what threads I can see on people.” I try to explain. Bellamy looks thoughtful.

“Perhaps, but I can think of no other way to be sure.” I consider for a moment.

“I will tell you, but I have a few conditions.” Bellamy waits for me to explain.

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can’t share the information I tell you, not even with the

doing. I don’t need anyone interfering with

that. What

about your own threads, not unless I feel you really need to know. Most of the time you

Anything else?” he asks. I

someone’s threads. I need you to promise you will try your best not to judge them. No one is perfect and sometimes the threads get tangled

mixed up

people when you feel they are making the wrong decisions, but you have to remember they don’t know.

can’t judge anyone anyway. It’s not

states. I nod.

your test

arm, just as Shaun had. This time, I

Shifters stand waiting.

you would agree, so here they are.” he explains smugly. I roll my eyes

surprise. Just pick someone.” I tell him. He points to a

with red hair on the far right.” I answer. Bellamy

expression on his face.

in

the middle. The blonde one.” Bellamy is about to

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but I hold up

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the guy at the front. The one wearing all black who looks a little goth if you ask me.” I explain. Bellamy

tell me more about him?”

His mate is…” I spin

a mentor to someone.” I squint as my eyes follow the green thread. It leads to one of the women in the group, but not to her chest as it usually would but

pregnant?” I ask. Bellamy grins, absolutely

for a child for a while now.” he answers. I smile, pleased

the child. Maybe not right away, but he will be.”

back of the group. Her expression is pleasant enough but her general demeanour is sad. Her red thread leads away from the group. I have an awful feeling about this. I decide to follow the thread properly rather than just point to it. Bellamy follows behind me as I make my way through the compound. My fears are confirmed when I find myself in a small cemetery. I make my way over to the stone the red thread leads to. There are flowers lying over the stone. I kneel before it and place a hand over the cool rock. I can feel a few tears running down my cheeks. It always breaks my heart to see threads connecting to those who are no longer with us. I know that death happens to everyone eventually, but it seems unfair that fate gives us soul mates then allows us to be parted from them. But they aren’t really

you satisfied?” I demand.

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her. I expected you to say you couldn’t answer.” he blurts out. I sigh. It isn’t his fault, not really. He

you see?” he asks, almost