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.

I knew.” He

ago.” Another moment

“Yes exactly.”

due respect that’s probably something you should

Alpha too.” I cringe at that. When did Darrien decide on

I can tell, she’s

think? Well… If you aren’t prepared to come here, I suggest you go home. Talk to

be here in the morning? Okay,

Alpha Kane.” He states formally, than

good luck with… everything. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do

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 don’t think that’s likely to change anytime soon so I figure I had best get on with my day. I have the afternoon shift at work and I 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

got to rest.

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

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and

probably right. It

my head. Definitely not hungry. My stomach rebels at the thought of food. I already

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 too much effort. Darrien

I can’t help but

disagree? He’s upset and he still called to make sure

I was attacked because of him.” I mutter. Darrien looks almost relieved that I answered him. I guess my silence freaks

that’s true. You should try and talk to him, figure things out.” I

want to figure things out and I’m positive that he doesn’t.” Darrien opens his mouth to object

work today and I should do some laundry. Let me know when Shaun arrives.” I turn and head back to my room. I pause in

my room, closing the door behind me. I call Megan. She answers the phone

to help you?” is the first thing she