Strings of Fate

Chapter 14

14- Trust and truth

It clicks in my head. I guess sometimes all it takes is to phrase something a little differently.

“What you’re saying is that ultimately, the men aren’t in control because we control ourselves, but that we LET them have control in order to calm their protective instincts which in turn makes them less controlling and demanding.” I sum up. Darrien nods.

“Yes, FINALLY, That’s what I was trying to say. Really I think control is the wrong word. What they want is trust. If you show you trust them to keep you safe, they in turn worry about it less.” she smiles at me. I nod my acceptance.

“But why is it just the men?” Megan shrugs.

“It isn’t really. Female Shifters are just as protective, particularly when it comes to children. However we are less prone to fighting and violent behaviour so we tend to focus more on

taking care of people emotionally. Which sort of complements the Shifter men’s issues with control as we feel that we are protecting them emotionally by allowing them to protect us physically.”

“Ooooh, that makes sense actually, I sometimes forget you aren’t quite the same as humans. Then again I suppose technically I’m not either. Although I don’t really know what I am.

Humans get very caught up on men and women being the same, which seems a little odd since biologically they are different. Still, it does feel a little degrading, that the men think. that we need protecting so much.”

No,

can’t

they are promising to value your well–being over their own.” When phrased that way

can accept that I think.” Megan smiles at me happily, delighted to have

convince me.

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14–Trust and truth

also a common way that Shifter men demonstrate that they would be a good mate, by showing how they protect and provide for a family. Besides, you’re meant to help Bellamy find his mate right?” I open my mouth, not really sure what I can say that isn’t a lie but

for him?” she questions. I cringe internally. I don’t want to lie to her. I phrase my words

to be with as long as he is near that person.” Obviously, I don’t mention that I already know who he

I know I make fun of him a lot, but Bels really needs to find his mate

is that?” I ask. I am even more curious since

that, whoever his mate is, she, will gain a lot of status and power among the Shifters. So all the Betas are driving him crazy, parading their daughters and sisters around in front of him, making excuses for them to stop by, just hoping they will catch his eye. Many of them are rather offended when he sends them away. He needs a mate so that the power struggle will stop and so his place as Alpha can be properly cemented in place.” I consider a moment.

settle. Or at least try dating one?” I ask. I try to hide how tense I feel

is their mate rather than identifying them and of course not everyone waits for their true mate, often they give

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Are they subtle enough that Bellamy won’t figure out I’m supposed to

the signs?” I ask, keeping my

they’re actively looking for them, and at that point they’ve probably already figured out how they feel. Well, unless

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