Strings of Fate

53–Selfish and shy

When we reach the grave from before, I stop and release his hand. It falls to his side. I stare at the grave and avoid his face.

“You were right when you said I’m selfish.” I start.

“I don’t know how to trust. Until now, I’ve never even tried to, not really, I run away, hide and

who tries to get close to me. But there is on

avoid everyone thing I have always trusted and that is fate. These threads that I see. They never deceive me, they show truth, good and bad. They do nothing to spare my feelings because fate doesn’t care about my feelings. There are times I wish I couldn’t see them at all because what I see is so heartbreaking. But despite that, I really do trust them. Completely. I trust them so completely that I know I will be tied to you forever, even when we are both dead and gone.” I pause and turn to face Bellamy. His expression is giving nothing away and I have to once again fight my natural inclination to flee.

“I’m selfish because I knew that even if I ran away from my feelings and rejected you, it wouldn’t be forever because you’re fated to be mine eventually. I’m selfish because I drove you away and hid the truth, even though I knew the time would come when I would want you

back, and that eventually, you would come back to me, because fate never lies to me. I’m selfish because refusing you was easy.” I stop and my eyes drop to the floor, staring at my feet. There is blood on my skirt. I’m shaking again. I push forward, I need to finish what I

came to say.

“It was so easy, not because I didn’t want to be yours, but because I already was yours. I’ve been yours completely, even before we ever met, I knew I could never be with anyone else. I just wasn’t ready to accept that, to trust in something, someone other than fate. The night of the party, I never meant for it to be all or nothing, it was just… not yet.” I still can’t look up, I don’t notice Bellamy moving until I feel his hand on my shoulder. His other hand moves to my chin and I’m forced to look up at him. His face has softened. The anger has faded, and his

expression is… hopeful.

and that

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to lie to you… I don’t know if I’m ready to be your mate, but… but I do know that I can’t just walk away from you again. It hurts too much, I miss you too much.” I admit. Bellamy

not the light brush from last time. This kiss is gentle and sweet and perfect. I can tell he is holding back, being careful not to scare me away and I appreciate it. Shyly, awkwardly, I kiss him back. This is the first kiss I’ve always wanted, hoped for. Bellamy pulls back and examines my face. I give him a timid smile and his answering smile is so bright it’s practically blinding. His hand slides down

you aren’t ready for. We can move forward at our own pace. As long as we are actually moving forward together.” Bellamy says, his voice is gentle but I know he’s waiting

what I already have so I

it must be enough for him.

words come out in

a secret?” I give a

Darrien or anything like that. Just… from everyone else. The Alphas, the other Shifters…” I trail off and understanding dawns on his

pressure?” he confirms. I nod. Bellamy is quiet for a moment,

a heavy sigh.

is what you want… what

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it’s not forever, I couldn’t do that to you, to either of us. I just need time to… get used to it all.” I