Strings of Fate

32- Fighting and flirting

Bellamy nods.

“Yep, the Alpha position is not technically handed through family ties, but it is quite common as dominance runs in families, although there is a big nature versus nurture debate about it all. Megan is much higher in the pack hierarchy than Tristan is. Marrying her would definitely raise his status, and should something happen to me, he would be a serious candidate for the new Alpha.” 1 frown.

“What about Megan? Couldn’t she be the Alpha. Or is there some annoying, guys only type rule happening here?” Bellamy laughs.

“Don’t worry, we aren’t being all sexist about this. Women can be Alpha. Technically whoever I end up with would be considered the Alpha female. There’s a reason I’m expected to hurry up and find a mate. Usually the job of Alpha is considered a job for a pair. That’s why if something were to happen to me and Megan took over, marrying her would make Tristan the Alpha. Really

two should be phrased as ‘one of the Alphas‘ as in plural since there are basically

two of them. A Shifter has the same authority that their mate has and they are allowed to speak on behalf of their mate.” How did we get back to discussing Bellamy’s relationship issues? I was trying to avoid this kind of discussion. I sigh internally. All I’m getting from this is that if I tell Bellamy about our red thread, I’ll get power and a whole bunch of responsibilities that I really don’t actually want. Yippee.

“So basically if Tristan marries Megan, you should probably watch your meals and avoid. wandering alone in dark creepy alleys because he’ll be after your ass.” I sum up. Bellamy

shrugs.

“That’s about it.” He agrees.

“Wow, sucks to be you right now.” I sit back in my chair, comfy now that I’ve finished eating.

looks as handsome as I’ve ever seen him. I really wish he would stop. I kind of awkwardly laugh and avoid his gaze. I let my long hair fall into my

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for dessert?” I shake my

makes the best. cookies.” I smile at him, pushing my hair from my face a little. I feel

Darrien

this discussion?” I remind him. He shakes his

because of what he will be to my sister one day. But you really shouldn’t let men

you can talk. You’ve stayed the night twice now.” I’m working hard not to raise my voice in

else into your home like that. Not even the guards I

a flash, Bellamy using his superior Shifter speed and reflexes to take the bill before I get the chance. He slips some cash inside and hands it back to the server and tells her to keep the change. Throughout the entire interaction he never takes his eyes. off me. Irritated, I stand up to leave. I wonder if I could just call a taxi, it would be more

accept this.” She holds out

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he was already angry at me so it’s hard to say if this is actually a change or not. I step forward since I’m the one being insulted

your older brother or something.” Okay, so that was a little petty I know. But she’s being super rude to me. I basically just pointed out that she is a stranger to Bellamy and clarified that he and I are on a first name basis. I glance back at Bellamy and see a small smirk sneaking through his angry expression. He decides to make the point a

Obviously he is doing so for the benefit of the hostess.

of sight, I yank myself away from

at you. I just didn’t like her attitude.” I inform him. I ignore the arm that Bellamy offers me and storm over to where the car is parked. He hits the beeper and

you so angry? I’m the one who just had my protection thrown back in my face.” I practically growls. Oh right, I ignored his arm again. Well, he kind of deserved it.

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controlling jerk again.” I try and keep my voice calm.