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

need anyone interfering

can agree to that. What

Most of the time you are

else?” he

promise you will try your best not

mixed up

themselves out. It is easy to be frustrated with people when you feel they are making the wrong decisions, but you have to remember they don’t know. Do you

anyway. It’s not like I have my life

states. I nod.

I’ll do your test then.” he grins,

his arm, just as Shaun had. This time, I take it on my own. Bellamy leads me out onto the street where

Shifters stand waiting.

confident you would agree, so here they are.” he explains smugly.

plan to give me much choice so it’s not a surprise. Just pick someone.” I tell

mate is the lady with red hair on the far right.” I answer. Bellamy nods,

expression on his face.

about the woman in the pink shirt?”

tall guy in the

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I hold up a

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the front. The one wearing all black who looks a little

more about

but not in this group. His mate is…” I spin around and wave

my eyes follow the green thread. It leads

woman pregnant?” I ask. Bellamy

been trying for a child for a while now.”

guy in black will be mentor to the child. Maybe not right away, but he will be.” Bellamy looks

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

satisfied?” I demand. Bellamy looks

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

you see?” he asks,