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.

counter. He just shrugs at me again. I try to take a step forward but 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

dance Ry, come on. It’s not

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

a final glance at my shoe which

grins triumphantly.

1/4

42- Teasing and terror

my

relaxed, slow dance. Great, I fight a groan. Bellamy nods at the guy who gives him a nod in return. I just roll my eyes. Everyone is watching and I have 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

up and join us on the floor. Megan and Tristan included. She was right when she said he isn’t a great dancer.

bad now is it?” Bellamy comments. I

hands with creepy, overeager teenage boys. 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

fun. Admit it.” He pushes.

I enjoy dancing. Happy

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

24

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255