Strings of Fate

57- Worries and worth

“I didn’t use ALL the methods of courting, there are three main aspects to Shifter courting. First I show that I can provide for you with gifts of food and clothing. Second I show I can protect you, I got the rules about shoes changed at your workplace and literally fought the Vampires to protect you so that counts. That just leaves proving that I will do the same for our children.” He concludes. I choke on my water. Bellamy is out of his seat in a second. He

moves onto the bench next to me, patting and stroking my back as I regain the ability to breathe. He looks like he is trying not to laugh.

“Breathe Ryann, hypothetical children, relax.” Bellamy chuckles and I glare at him.

“And just what kind of new and confusing behaviour can I expect from you regarding this?” I demand. He sobers up a little.

“I’m not entirely sure, usually this would be proven by making an effort to be active in the family, taking care of younger siblings, or elderly family members of the female being

courted…” He trails off.

“… and I don’t have any.” I conclude with a deep sigh. Bellamy begins rubbing light circles on my lower back again.

to prove

“Hey, don’t worry about it. You have us now, and I’ll work out some way it to you.”

He sounds determined. I shrug.

“It doesn’t really matter, you don’t need to prove anything to me.” I inform him. He drops his

gaze.

I couldn’t fulfil at least the three basic expectations of courtship. I don’t want anyone thinking

Avian Alphas, pretty much all the Shifters love you, or at least respect you. If they’re going to judge anyone as undeserving it would

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seriously.

I take a calming breath then before I can talk myself out of it, I lean forward and place a quick kiss on his cheek. Just a slight brush of my lips, he probably barely even felt it. I

draws his gaze to me. Finally, he reacts. He puts an arm around my shoulder and pulls me into his chest. I got willingly, if only to hide my tomato red face. I feel him press a light kiss

my hair. I didn’t even do anything, he’s usually the one taking care of me. I should tell him how I feel, say something, but I’m too embarrassed. Maybe I can do something for him, to show him. I’ll have to think about it. But not now,

and happy and I’m not ready

reluctant sigh and pulls away from me. He gestures towards the door and I give a silent nod. Without a word, he takes my hand and leads me out to the car, keeping me close by his side. We are almost back

happen now?”

have to have a meeting at some point in the next few weeks with the other Alpha’s to explain the situation.

I’m not sure how she is feeling but it can’t be good and I don’t think I really know how to comfort her.

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did

must be showing on my face because Bellamy

himself as best as he can in

overthinking something. Talk to me.” His voice is calm and

the truth. What if she’s angry? Or what if she’s been a wreck this whole time while we were just sleeping and getting food? I am an awful friend.”

the pieces and while we’re on the topic, I kissed your brother and could really use someone to talk to about it but that might be weird because you know… brother.” I