Strings of Fate

23- Disrespect and dress codes

She seems nervous. I frown. Why do they keep assuming my automatic reaction is going to be hate. Seriously. They shift into cats, not horrifying monsters. I was so busy trying to figure this out that I forget to answer Megan who is getting increasingly agitated. Bellamy nudges me to get my attention. I whip my head around, somewhat confused as I had been so distracted. A quiet voice from behind Megan draws my attention. Darrien, I hadn’t even noticed him standing there. He’s smiling and his voice is amused.

“She’s just fine, Miss Kane. Look at her shirt.” Megan’s eyes drop to my shirt and she starts laughing. Darrien joins in quietly, he can’t seem to help himself. I turn to Bellamy.

“I meant for it to be funny, but this is a little much. I am completely regretting this shirt right now.” I whine. This sets him off laughing too. I cross my arms and glare at him.

“Okay, it’s not that funny.” I complain. Darrien gets control of himself first.

“Oh it really is. I don’t know anyone else who would dare wear something like that around. our Alpha. But it makes a statement.” Wow, I think that’s the most I’ve ever heard him say. I think about what he said. Okay now that is hilarious. I roll my eyes.

“Dare? He’s not that scary.” Darrien glances sideways at Bellamy then back to me.

“He’s Alpha.” I shrug.

“That doesn’t stop Megan from making fun of him.” I point out..

“Yes, but I’m his sister. It’s different.” Megan chimes in.

“Usually, no one would dare. Bellamy would not tolerate the disrespect.” She looks

thoughtful.

laugh this kind of thing off. But as far as I can see, Ryann has been getting away

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a Shifter.” He

difference before.” Megan argues in response. Bellamy seems to be growing increasingly agitated

different okay.” He practically growls out. Megan opens

just messing around. Bellamy knows when I mean to be disrespectful. Anyways, you promised to show me around a bit today, or are

it. Yes, I want to show you everything. Also I thought I might introduce you to a few other Shifters. That is, if

her. She grins at me, her golden eyes shining in the morning sun. Bellamy clears his throat

the compound without saying something. Stay with Darrien. Call me if there’s at problem. Aaron will drive you to work this afternoon. Someone will come to collect you in the evening and to guard your door through the

Obviously it’s less of a request and more of a demand. But I appreciate the attempt and it soothes my

No one would dare cause trouble in Borderline.” Bellamy

issue I’m sure.” He assures me. With that, he turns and heads inside the house. Megan leads me in

up the tour back here

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and dress

leisurely and rather educational. Megan chattered away, telling me different details about Shifter’s lifestyles at the compound. Darrien trailed behind us as per usual and we finished the tour back at Megan and Bellamy’s home where Megan was excited to show me her bedroom. It looks a lot more mature than mine. All matching and put together. I blush thinking about how Bellamy saw my rainbow mish–mash of comfort items. But I don’t have time to be embarrassed for long as Megan continues with my tour. Megan and I are sitting in the kitchen eating sandwiches when Bellamy shows up again. Aaron is with him this time. He informs me that Aaron will drive me home and then to work once I am ready. I agree, hug Megan goodbye and promise to text her later so we can properly make our plans for getting ready for the engagement party Saturday. Megan

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you call if there’s a problem.” He reminds me. I nod my acceptance. I am already thinking about work. I need to get home and change into my uniform, and those dreaded heels. Although at least I won’t be walking to work in them for once. I’m halfway home when I realise that Bellamy knew I had work this afternoon. I don’t remember mentioning my work schedule to him, so how did he know? I pretty much always work Thursday afternoons so I guess it wouldn’t be hard to find out. But who did he ask?” I get home, Aaron gives me his arm and escorts me up to my home where I quickly change and get ready for work. I had barely realised the time. It was probably a good thing

afternoon Ryann.” He answers, his tone perfectly civil. Now that’s unusual. Usually he would just grunt and tell me

I help you Anthony?” I question.

on Saturday has been approved.” He starts. I frown a little. I was planning to

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23–Disrespect and dress codes