Strings of Fate

37- Bears and birds

The first voice is male, but so high pitched that at first I’m not sure.

“You can hardly be surprised, Alpha Kane, that someone keeps arranging these attacks on you. As the youngest Alpha and an unmated

eat that, you’re sure to be seen as the most vulnerable.” The voice declares, the tone is snide and I instantly dislike whoever the man is that is speaking. The next voice is also male, but far more quiet. I struggle to catch the words.

“There is nothing that Alpha Kane can do to change his age other than wait. It is the second matter that is of more concern. He should find a mate. Perhaps then his position would not offend people as much. It would also secure his position. Perhaps then the attacks would cease, or at least become less frequent.” The second man suggests. His manner doesn’t seem outright rude like the last man. More bored, like he just doesn’t really care all that much. A third man speaks. His voice is loud and boisterous, but seems friendly, at least in comparison

to the last two.

“Give t

the guy a break. We all know the difficulties in finding an appropriate mate. Not one of us had found our partners at his age.” The friendly man seems to be siding with Bellamy in this argument, not that Bellamy has actually spoken yet. Still, I’m fairly sure he appreciates.

the friendly man’s point.

“You act like my brother isn’t even trying to find his mate.” Megan declares, her tone

irritated.

might have better chances if his dates weren’t being crashed by mercenary Vampires!” She argues. Date? Is she calling me Bellamy’s date? Is that what she thought was happening? I suppose it’s better than her knowing that Bellamy and I were spying on HER date. But I don’t

I so appreciate everyone’s commentary on my personal affairs, I would rather we stick to the original reason for calling this meeting. Someone, a Shifter, has been meddling. Arranging for people to attack and spy on myself and those I have taken under my protection. This is not acceptable.” Bellamy

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be implying that any of us are involved.” Bellamy’s answer is firm

any of your Shifters are conspiring without your knowledge you will want to punish them accordingly.” All three of the voices give their assurances that they will investigate the matter, although only the friendly one sounds truly genuine. It isn’t until I hear footsteps that I realise the door is about to open and I am going

His high pitched tone shows him to be the first man with the bad attitude. I open my mouth, not sure how

before I can.

Kane and Miss Kane are expecting her.” A funny look flashes over the man’s face at my name. Did

prideful, he clearly thinks me below him. He continues,

a Miss Gale was present during the recent attempts on his life. I can only assume he was referring to you. I’m sorry for you. You must have been terrified.” His voice is polite but

notice him. trying to catch my gaze. Well, if ever there was a time to test my dominance this would

over.

of the quiet man complains. Alpha

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man behind him, he is short and thin but somehow doesn’t look frail. If anything I would say he looks agile. I step to the

Galvyn Breeze. He isn’t very chatty.” Darrien comments. Megan’s head peeks

Darrien follows. Bellamy is chatting with a man who towers over him. He is huge and generally imposing. This has to be the Alpha for the

dark shadows under his eyes that are even worse than mine.

answer him answering with my own smile. The giant of