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.

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

keep playing on my phone, maybe watch a movie or read a book. Megan is sleeping so I don’t want to bother her. Is there somewhere I could sit

him to his office. I glance around unsure where I should sit. There’s a chair across from his desk but that might be a

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

puts

that I

by moving the recliner into the newly cleared corner. The colour of the black recliner doesn’t quite match the wood and blue coloured decor of the office, but it fits in the 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

finishes and I glance up at Bellamy. I expect him to be looking at papers or his laptop, but he’s watching me. 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

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and he jumps. He gives

He

and hesitates. I raise an eyebrow in question. He pushes his

1. me.

but I push my blanket aside, hop up and cross over to his side of the desk. I stop a step away from him. He doesn’t hesitate and grabs my hand pulling me in closer

say awkwardly. Bellamy

Is this alright?” He asks. I nod and hide my face against his shoulder. He wraps his arm

I sit up a little and give a

She’s a bit grumpy with you. That’s about all she said about how she’s doing. She really didn’t want to

to apologise.” I can

so bad.” I assure him.

two of you talk about

she never said. anything. I’m still so embarrassed.” I hide my face again as Bellamy laughs and continues

bring it up, especially since you haven’t always been very… receptive to my

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have if I knew what you were doing.” He somehow makes out

you ran away the first time I tried to kiss you.” He points out. I

didn’t think you

Darrien was exaggerating when he said you liked me.” I complain.