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.”

days ago.” Another moment of

“Yes exactly.”

respect that’s probably something you should ask

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

I can

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

will be here in the morning?

He states formally,

let me know if there’s anything

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

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

got to rest.

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

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Home and hot

right. It is a stupid

something to eat?” He offers. I shake my head. Definitely not hungry. My stomach rebels at the thought of food. I already feel a bit ill

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 looks

about you.” I can’t help but sport at that.

called to make

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

try and talk to

out and

about this. I have 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 the doorway. when Darrien speaks, he sounds

my room, closing the door

is the first thing she says, before I can even