Strings of Fate

25- Reassurance and respect

“Are you sure…” Bellamy trails off. I nod. He gives in pretty much immediately. Well that was casy. I sort of expected him to argue a little more. Well, whatever. He settles back into the bed. I crawl over the end of the bed and back into my spot. He flicks the lamp off and the room looks totally black as I adjust to the sudden darkness. A few mater I begin to make out a few shadowy shapes. I glance at Bellamy beside me, he doesn’t seem to be asleep. yet. He notices my movement. Except I only really moved my eyes. This tells me two things. One; Bellamy has much better night vision than I do which is hardly surprising for a feline Shifter. Second; he was using the night vision to watch me.

“You’re still awake?” He whispers.

“Yeah, I guess.” I reply.

“Umm. Ryann?” he starts. I wait for him to continue.

“You’re the only person other than my sister who doesn’t use my title.” he suddenly states. I’m confused. I thought it sounded like he wanted to ask something. That wasn’t really a question.

“Really? I didn’t know that.” I reply, hoping he will explain himself. Lucky for me, he keeps talking.

“It’s meant to be a sign of respect.” he explains then falls silent for a minute. I wait but he doesn’t say anything so I break the silence.

“Are you saying you want me to stop using your name and use your title instead?” I ask.

Bellamy quickly objects.

“No, definitely not.” he assures me.

“Oh good, because I don’t think I would have been able to do it.” I decide. Bellamy might be the Alpha, but he isn’t my Alpha.

there’s a difference between being

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around.” he starts. I nod, well aware that he

was I

I mean, that’s not what 1” he

I’m stunned into silence. What kind

me. But you never really have,

later. So, I know you first as Bellamy Kane the crazy guy who woke the whole building, then as Alpha Kane

in here and the fact that you keep calling me names, I take it that the answer is no,

is

the complete oddball. who protected me from a pair of shoes. So yes Bellamy. I do respect you. But my opinion has nothing to do with your position as Alpha so it never occurred to me to use your title.” Bellamy turns back to face me. I wish I could see his face but it’s too dark. It’s kind of unfair because I know he can see mine and that knowledge makes me blush. It’s easy to be honest in the dark, at least until I remember that he has stupid night vision. I’m interrupted from my thoughts by Bellamy. He grabs me and pulls me into a

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and accept the hug. After a minute I start to wonder

He doesn’t answer. Apparently now that his thoughts are settled he’s fallen asleep again. Oh well, I suppose I don’t really mind staying where

my eyes and look around me. I’m completely alone so Bellamy must have left. My blankets are tucked nicely around me in a way that no one can manage without some kind of assistance. I sit up and stretch a little. This is weird, it’s morning but I don’t want to kill. anything. I actually feel pretty okay. Usually mornings and I are not all that

*Ryann,

outside your door who will stay with you until someone comes to relieve him later this evening, Call me

Bellamy

I probably should have mentioned this last night, but I respect you too, and not just because you’re brave enough to constantly insult me to

guard was outside my door. As in, outside outside or in the living area outside? I climb out of

hang around outside

is can just come inside. I open the front door and immediately Darrien turns to face me. Well, of all the Shifters, I didn’t expect it

with Megan?”