Strings of Fate

Chapter 30

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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    minutes. I open my bedroom door to head out and check on Darrien and am surprised to find

    a bit carly.” Bellamy answers

    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

    arm.

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

    deep nod before hurrying out. I call out as he leaves.

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

    wrong?” I ask, curiously. Bellamy still looks irritated. He doesn’t

    seem close all of a sudden.” He comments. I

    make friends with

    did you two do all day?” his tone is

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

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    severe expression and raises an eyebrow. His lips twitch as he seems to be

    particular?” He is definitely trying not to smile

    answer him casually. He tilts his head in question,

    a game of Monopoly and discussed how tragic our love lives are, we watched a rom–com and debated if the relationship portrayed in the film would last. So, if I’m going to be specific, we discussed the boys from the movie.” I

    he comments. I shake my head

    admit that he is totally hung up on Megan. I told him

    not giving him a chance to continue the conversation. I grab my bag and phone from where

    should go.” Bellamy smiles at

    the car, I quickly send a text to Maggie

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