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

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a Shifter.” He

a difference before.” Megan argues in response. Bellamy seems

different okay.” He practically growls out. Megan opens her mouth to argue but

difference between being disrespectful and just messing around. Bellamy knows when I mean to be disrespectful. Anyways, you promised to show me around a bit today, or are we going to just stand here in the doorway all day?”

you I barely even thought about it. Yes, I want to show you everything. Also I thought I might introduce you to a few other Shifters. That

it.” I assure her. She grins at me, her golden eyes shining in the morning sun.

evening and to guard your door through the night.” He orders. I cross my arms over my chest. and

and more of a demand. But I appreciate the attempt and it soothes my temper before it really

cause trouble in Borderline.” Bellamy smiles at

He assures me. With that, he

tour back here for lunch.” She

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Disrespect and dress

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 returns to her room, excited about looking at wedding dresses online or something. Darrien follows after her. Bellamy walks me out to

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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 that Bellamy came to tell me it was time to leave. But how did he KNOW? I’m still mulling on the topic when Aaron and I arrive at my work. I drop his arm as we enter the door and he steps back to stand slightly behind me. I repress a groan as I see Anthony approaching. He must be my shift manager today ast well. He’s the most irritating of

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

you Anthony?” I question. He

for leave on Saturday has been approved.” He starts. I frown a little. I was planning to request Saturday off, but I hadn’t done

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23–Disrespect and dress codes