Strings of Fate

30- Dates and dinner

I stare at the message for a moment. Before this, all the meals we’ve shared together have been purely because we were already in the same place. Was he going out of his way to specifically invite me for dinner? I remember what Darrien said about Bellamy seeing me as his mate sooner than I expect. Surely he isn’t trying to ask me out. I take too long to reply and Bellamy texts again.

Bellamy- My sister wants to go out this evening and prefers to take Darrien. Your evening guard won’t be by until around eight. I’ve been stuck working all day and am due for a break for dinner. This kills two birds with one stone.

Ahh, that explains it. I release a breath that I didn’t realise I was holding. I’m not ready for him to try and ask me out. Another text from Bellamy comes through.

Bellamy- ??? Pick you up in an hour???

Ryann- Okay, see you soon.

I quickly update Darrien on the plan.

“I’m just going to take a quick shower and get dressed, Logan has been in my room all day so I never got to change out my pyjamas.” Darrien waves a hand in the air.

“Sure, go get ready for your date.”

“It is NOT a date.” I meant to be firm but it comes out more as a squeak. Darrien gives me a

dubious look.

“You really think the evening guard can’t come until eight? He’s the Alpha, they go when he tells them to go. That was just an excuse so you would agree.” He decides. I roll my eyes.

“Don’t be ridiculous. It’s not a date!” I storm off into my room and half slam the door behind

1. me. I take a quick shower and then move back into my room to decide what to wear. Darrien’s words have me anxious and I find I’m having difficulty choosing. Eventually I settle on a dark. blue, long sleeved skater dress and black leggings with my black ballet flats. I quickly blow

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   my bedroom door to head out and

   a bit carly.” Bellamy

   answer. This is not the first time Bellamy has been over to my home, he’s stayed the night for goodness sakes, it is ridiculous for me to be feeling nervous. There’s an awkward silence which surprisingly, Darrien decides

   towards the door. I step forward and grab his arm. He

   coffee and tipped it down the drain or something. He glances over at Bellamy who seems to have frozen. His

   says respectfully giving a deep nod before hurrying out. I call out as he leaves.

   when I come to meet Megan, she would be so disappointed if you don’t try them.” He doesn’t answer but I’m fairly sure he heard

   Bellamy still looks irritated. He doesn’t answer

   of a

   try and make friends with

   did you two do all day?” his

   each other’s hair and talked about boys.” I respond sarcastically. Finally

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   an eyebrow. His lips twitch as he seems to be

   is definitely trying not to smile now.

   answer him casually. He tilts his head in question, encouraging me to

   we watched a rom–com and debated if the relationship portrayed in the film would last. So, if I’m going to

   comments. I

   hung up on Megan. I told him

   the conversation.

   smiles at

   I lock it behind us then accept his arm as we head down to where his car is waiting. He opens the door, I hop in and he heads to the drivers seat. In the car, I quickly send a text to Maggie letting her know that I’m going out to dinner and will be back in a couple hours. She responds immediately that she