Strings of Fate

60 – Couches and company

I turn to Bellamy about to ask how he’s doing when he sweeps me up into a hug, pulling met right off my feet.

“Thankyou so much. I thought I could handle her but then she started crying. Usually I don’t have a problem with dealing with people who get angry but it’s not like SHE did anything wrong and I just… got stuck.” I can feel him breathing into my hair as he places me back on my feet, holding me close. I stay still a few moments until he releases me.

“Sorry if I overstepped. I just didn’t like seeing her yell at you. Also I was worried she would wake Megan, she’s finally asleep.” Bellamy shakes his head.

“You didn’t overstep. I know you aren’t ready to be… well, all in yet. But helping with this kind of thing, emotional Shifters. That is what the Alpha female does. You are going to be so. good at this, I just know it.” I take a step back in shock.

“I…um. Didn’t mean to…this doesn’t mean.” I stammer out. Bellamy takes my hand and runs.

his thumb over the back of my hand soothingly.

“Don’t worry, I understand. I’m just saying you’re better at this dealing with emotions stuff than you think you are, even if you do turn bright red every time I flirt with you.” He pauses. and winks at me, then sighs.

“This kind of thing is why the other Alphas are so obsessed with me finding a mate. This isn’t the first time I’ve folded to tears.” He shrugs and shuffles his feet awkwardly, running his free hand through his hair.

“But don’t worry about that, I promised not to pressure you and I meant it. I’m just trying to say I appreciate your help.” I give him a small smile.

“You’re welcome. And I don’t mind hearing stuff like this. I don’t want you to bottle things up and deal with them all yourself. I want to help you where I can. I just need time to get used to… us?” Bellamy gives me a bright smile.

“Thankyou, and I really do understand. I know being with me comes with a lot of

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responsibilities that you haven’t exactly signed up for. I just hope you don’t resent me for it too much.” I shake my head at him and ze his hand.

“I don’t resent you. I just don’t want to rush into anything. Now, you look like you could use a brownie.” I lead him to the kitchen and settle into a chair while he raids the brownies we

left in the fridge. He glances at a clock and sighs.

should probably try and get done.“I can see he’s reluctant to leave me by myself. I hop to my feet

maybe watch a movie or read a book. Megan is sleeping so I don’t want to bother her. Is there

working.” I smile and nod following him to his office. I glance around unsure where I should sit. There’s a chair across

you sure I won’t be in the way?” I hesitate. Bellamy just

puts

a minute later comes back carrying one of the comfy recliners from the living room that I never seem to end up using. Megan and I always seem

space well enough. I settle in and Bellamy moves to sit behind his desk. On this angle he is still facing me but I’m off to the side a bit, not directly in his line of sight unless he turns his chair a little. I sit and find

In fact I don’t think I’ve heard him typing for a few minutes now. He doesn’t even seem to notice I’m looking back at him. He’s completely zoned out.

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jumps. He gives me a half

movie?” He

opens his mouth to say something then pauses and hesitates. I raise an eyebrow in question. He pushes his chair back from his desk a little and

1. me.

desk. I stop a step away from him. He doesn’t hesitate and grabs my hand pulling me in closer until I stumble into him. He catches me and sits me sideways

I say

my face against his

did your conversation with Megan go??” He asks. I sit up a little and give a light

never saying anything though, properly apologise. She’s a bit grumpy with you. That’s

have to apologise.” I can feel him

so bad.” I assure him. He

of you

I’m still so embarrassed.” I hide my face again

up, especially since you haven’t always been very… receptive to my attempts at courting.” I mumble into his

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knew what you were doing.”

to kiss you.” He points out.

expecting it! I didn’t think you were even interested, I

exaggerating when he said you liked me.” I complain. Bellamy raises