Strings of Fate

Chapter 42

42- Teasing and terror

Bellamy shrugs.

“Or, you could just ditch the shoes.”

“Excuse me?”

“Just take them off, then you have no reason not to dance with me.” I shake my head.

“Don’t be crazy, it is completely inappropriate to take my shoes off here. Not to mention. rude.” Bellamy rolls his eyes.

“Megan won’t care.” He insists. I open my mouth to argue but before I can get a word out, he drops to his knees and grabs my ankle. I squeal and instinctively kick out at him as he snatches my right shoe right off my foot. He stands and takes a couple steps away from me.

“What the hell Bellamy! Give that back!” I stand up but don’t try to walk, it’ll be awkward with only one heel. He hangs my shoe over one finger and dangles it in front of me.

“I’ll trade it for a dance.” He offers.

stumble. I slip my other shoe off and hold it in one hand. I step forwards again and attempt. to snatch my other shoe back from Bellamy. He holds it up above my head and he’s too tall for me to reclaim it. I refuse to make a fool of myself

come on. It’s

it’s too long without heels.” I sigh, my resolve

fall.” Bellamy promises, laughter in his tone. With a final glance at my shoe which he

I grumble. Bellamy grins triumphantly. He gently pries

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to fight not to run away, not that I could anyway because Bellamy still has a firm grip on my hand. I feel awkward without my shoes, although definitely more comfortable. Bellamy steps closer to me and slips his free hand around my waist. I cave and put my other hand on his shoulder and let him lead me through the dance. He is surprisingly good at this. I’m clumsy with the steps at first. I was taught to dance as part of a holiday program at the home I grew up in. I took about three weeks of compulsory classes and then never had to dance again. This is the first time I’ve ever made use of those lessons. As the steps come back to me, I begin to relax and feel more confident. I

the floor. Megan and Tristan included. She was right when she said he isn’t a great dancer. He’s completely out of time with the music. Megan gives me

this isn’t so bad now is it?”

Inccubi definitely become better company when they get older. As teens they’re basically horny idiots with zero impulse control. Same as any other teenager really but they also get magical aphrodisiac

fun. Admit it.”

I enjoy dancing. Happy

through the next dance. Lots of people have joined in now, Megan should be pleased. Bellamy and I are no longer the centre of the room, in fact we’re pretty much at the edge of the dance floor now. It’s not until half way through the third dance that I remind Bellamy I only promised him one dance. It’s getting crowded and I’m not too comfortable with it. There are threads all around me and in a group like this I’m getting a bit claustrophobic. He grins

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