Strings of Fate

Chapter 23

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.

unusual for you to just laugh this kind of thing off. But as far as I can see, Ryann has been getting away with pretty much anything.” Bellamy crosses his arms

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a Shifter.”

difference before.” Megan argues in response. Bellamy

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

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

thought about it. Yes, I want to show you everything. Also I thought I might introduce you

it.” I assure her. She grins at me, her golden eyes shining in the morning sun. Bellamy clears his throat to get my

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 night.” He orders. I cross my

demand. But I appreciate the attempt and it soothes my temper before it really even flares up.

least I’ll be safe at work. No one would dare cause

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

back

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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

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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

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

I help you Anthony?” I question. He

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

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