Strings of Fate

33- Sharing and staring

The car has barely stopped moving when I climb out. Bellamy follows me but once agam I refuse to take his arm. I make my way up the stairs on my own although Bellamy still follows* close behind me. I ignore him. Waiting by my door is Shaun. My new guard for the evening. I greet him and unlock my door. I step inside then turn and stop, standing in the doorway so Bellamy can’t follow

“I’d invite you in but I am apparently not intelligent enough to make decisions about these things. My tone is falsely polite but I’m sure Shaum can tell that. Oh well, I fumble with purse and pull out thirty dollars. I thrust the cash into Bellamy’s chest. He catches some of it but a couple notes fall to the ground.

“For my share of dinner.” I then step back and slam the door shut in his face, locking it behind me. I pause to take a few deep breaths. I can hear Bellamy talking through the door, but not to m

“Unless it is for the sake of her safety, you are not to enter her home, even if she invites you.” He orders.

“As you say Alpha Kane.” Shaun replies formally. I want to scream. How dare he? I throw my stuff onto the table and head into the kitchen area where two plates of cookies await me as well as a note.

Thankyou so much for helping with Logan today, I definitely owe you one. Please pass my thanks on to your Shifter friend along with his share of the cookies.

Thankyou again,

Maggie.

Feeling irritated, I grab the plate of chocolate chip cookies and take it to my room. My bed is freshly made and waiting for me. I quickly change into my unicorn pyjamas and climb in under the blankets. I settle in to watch Netflix for a bit while I eat my cookies and try and forget the general stupidity of men. Or at least of one man in particular. My relaxation doesn’t last long because I get a text. It’s from Megan.

1/5

Megan- Did you and Bels fight? He’s been in a rotten mood since he got home. I know he sIM you, I can smell it.

Ryann- In the nicest way possible I have to tell you that is kinda creepy. But ves we did fight I thought you said that letting him protect me would make him LESS bossy

overbearing??? —

There must be something

Ryann- I guess so.

do you want me

Come in the morning whenever you’re ready. I’m thinking we should have a girls only spa day. We can treat ourselves before we get all doiled

Okay, I’ll see you in

feels off and why I’m having trouble relaxing. Too much sugar probably.. I dug myself out from under my blankets and grab the remaining cookies. I take them to the kitchen and put them in a plastic container.

going somewhere but based on your outfit I’m thinking no.” He

my unicorns.” I demand. The simater his head with a serious

lack

course.” I respond

you a smack.” I hold up the plate of cookies. His

lights up.

the word out before shoving the first cookie in his mouth. I

should just come ins-” Shaun

an apologetic smile. I cross my arms. across my

he’s being ridiculous. It’s my home. I should be able to invite people in if I want to.” I complain. He hold his hands up

afford to get myself in trouble. We can’t all get away with slamming the door in his face.” I pout, annoyed. A breeze blows past and I shiver slightly. It’s not exactly cold, but my pyjamas aren’t really designed to be worn outside either. Shaun notices

mentioned earlier, I didn’t exactly give him a chance to bring it up again.

head to my room. I chuck on my slippers and find my fluffy dressing gown and slip it on, tying it loosely around my waist. Now I should be warm enough.

hang around out here Miss Gale, I’m really fine out here by myself.”

I was hoping you could

eyebrow.

I’ll be happy to help.” He responds cheerfully.