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 even with the people

doing. I don’t need anyone interfering with it.”

agree to that.

you really need to know. Most of the time you are better off not knowing.” Bellamy hesitates. I can

he

I do tell you about 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

mixed up

time to sort themselves out. It is easy to be frustrated with people when you feel they are making the wrong decisions, but you

anyway. It’s not like

states. I nod.

I’ll do your test then.” he

you will follow me then.” he offers me his arm, just as Shaun had. This time, I take it on my own.

Shifters stand waiting.

they are.”

so it’s not a surprise. Just pick someone.” I tell him. He

with red hair on the far right.” I

expression on his face.

woman in

guy in the

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I hold up a

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guy at the front. The one wearing all black who looks a

more about him?” I

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

mentor to someone.” I squint as my eyes follow the green thread. It leads to one of the women in the

pregnant?” I ask. Bellamy

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

The guy in black will be mentor to the child. Maybe not right away, but

one more.” He asks. He points to an elderly woman who hovers at the 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 parted are they? The glowing red thread in front of me shows me that even now the two of them are connected. One day, they will be reunited. I take a deep breath and stand up, turning to face Bellamy as I do

you satisfied?” I demand. Bellamy looks

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I didn’t think you would see anything for her. I expected you to say you couldn’t answer.” he blurts out. I

tell me what you see?” he asks, almost