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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information I tell you, not even with the people themselves.

it’s doing. I don’t need anyone interfering

agree to that.

own threads, not unless I feel you really need to know. Most of the time you are better off not knowing.” Bellamy hesitates. I can tell he has something he wants to say but he just

else?” he

try your best not to judge them. No one is perfect and

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.

It’s not like

states. I nod.

your test then.” he

I take it on my own. Bellamy leads me out

Shifters stand waiting.

so here they are.” he explains smugly.

surprise. Just pick someone.”

on the far right.” I answer. Bellamy

expression on his face.

woman in the

the really tall guy in the middle. The blonde one.” Bellamy is

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I hold up a

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The one wearing all

me more about

nearby, but not in this group. His mate is…” I spin around and wave at a group of houses to my

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 to her

blonde woman pregnant?” I ask.

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

child. Maybe not right away, but he will be.” Bellamy looks beyond happy

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

you satisfied?” I demand.

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

tell me what you see?” he