Strings of Fate

46- Home and hot chocolates

When we reach my home, Darrien moves to the kitchen and starts going through my cupboards.

“Go change into one of those fuzzy unicorn things.” He orders. I nod and head to my room to change. I’ve finally stopped crying. Now I just feel empty. I move around like a zombie as I throw on my pyjamas. When I head back out, Darrien sits me down at one of the chairs at my

tiny little table and hands me a hot chocolate. So that’s what he was looking for. He settle down in the chair across from me with his own mug.

“I know you weren’t ready to tell him, and he probably was a little annoyed to overhear that he’s your mate. I’m sure he would have preferred if you had told him directly. But none of that explains why you’re crying like it’s the end of the world. What happened? This is two nights in a row I’ve had to drive you home in a hurry.” Darrien keeps his tone gentle. Still, it seems pretty clear that he has no intention of leaving me alone until I fill him in a little.

“He overheard me talking to Megan. He looked so upset. Like this was the worst news he could possibly get. He hates me, I’m sure of it.” I lean my forehead onto my arms and hide my face against the table.

“Well that can’t be right.” Darrien states firmly.

“You have to be misunderstanding something. There’s no way that he hates you, in fact I’m pretty sure that’s the farthest thing from what he feels for you.”

“He slammed the door and drove away.” I mumble into my own arm. Darrien sighs.

“Maybe he just needs time to think. Maybe you both do. Why don’t you go lie down? I’m sure things will look up a bit in the morning.” I can’t even be bothered arguing. I trudge along to my room where I collapse into bed. I’m still exhausted, but I can’t seem to sleep. I stare at the ceiling for at least a couple hours before I hear Darrien’s voice outside my door. Is someone here? I listen harder. No, I think he must be on the phone. I can only hear him.

“I think she’s asleep.” Okay so he’s talking about me.

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46- Home and hot chocolates

“Of course I’ll stay.” A pause.

knew.” He

ago.” Another moment of

“Yes exactly.”

all due respect that’s probably something you should ask

that, but she’s my Alpha too.” I cringe at that. When did Darrien decide

what I can

to come here, I suggest you

Shaun will be here in the

Alpha Kane.” He states formally, than after a

good luck with… everything. Please let me know

falls silent. Why did Bellamy call? To make sure I was gone so he could go home I suppose. It’s good that I left. I stare at the ceiling all night. I watch as the first bit of sunlight starts to peek through my curtains and listen as the birds wake up. It’s a long night and I’m sure there will be

need to make sure I’m ready. It’s only about 6:30 am so I dress in comfy clothes. I’ll change into my work stuff later. I step out into the living area and Darrien immediately stands from the table where he appeared

got to rest.

Ryann… how are you?” His tone is cautious,

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and hot

right. It is a stupid question. I just

My stomach rebels at the thought of food. I already

should be here any time to take over. Aaron will be coming in the evening.” Darrien doesn’t even bother clarifying who he is. It’s not like it’s not obvious. I nod my acceptance. I’m so tired, just responding seems like

help but sport at that. Darrien

to make

him.” I mutter. Darrien looks almost relieved that I

think that’s true. You should try and talk to him, figure

or want to figure things out and I’m positive

I have work today and I should do some laundry. Let me know when Shaun arrives.”

I nod and head into my room, closing the door behind me. I call Megan. She answers the phone

the first thing she says, before I