Strings of Fate

64- Silence and sass

Bellamy sighs and takes me by the hand. He leads me to the living room and sits on the couch, dragging me to sit next to him.

“I don’t want to argue. Let’s talk about this properly.” He insists. I sigh and nod my agreement.

“I just really don’t think I need them.” I start. Bellamy nods.

“I understand that. But I can’t trust that you’re safe when I can’t see you. I might be overreacting, I probably am. But my sister was just nearly killed by her fiancé and that was in a room full of people who care about her. Someone has already threatened you once and I’m on edge. I can’t stand the idea of leaving you unprotected. I have plenty of enemies and while people might not really know about us yet they’re still a threat to you. I couldn’t live with myself if something happened to you because of me.” It’s really hard to hold firm to my argument after his confession, I’m wavering and I know it. I try not to completely give up.

“Surely we can come to some kind of compromise? What about something like what Megan has where she only has a guard when she goes out?” I suggest. Bellamy scrunches up his face

and shakes his head.

“Your home isn’t as safe as it is here.” He complains. I sigh.

“I’m trying here Bellamy, give me something.” We fall into a contemplative silence for a few minutes. When Bellamy finally answers me his tone is begrudging.

it’s properly secure. I could have the guys set it up.” He responds. I think for a moment. It’s not the worst compromise, if an alarm and a better lock will make him feel secure then it’s not really

okay with that, as long as Maggie approved it of course, it is her

it installed today. I’ll talk to her myself if

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I relax against

this.” He mumbles into my hair. I pull back and

make me regret

quick kiss on the cheek before I step away. I can’t help but make at quick glance at Aaron who is waiting for me in the hall. He looks unsurprised. He gives me his arm as we head out to the car in silence. I ask him to take me straight home. I want to shower and change my clothes before I worry about shopping and cleaning. The drive is comfortably silent. I’m still not sure I’m completely happy with the while security arrangement, but that’s now Bellamy’s life is and since I want to be part of it I should try and accept what I can. I don’t think he’s completely happy with our compromise either so I guess that means it’s successful? I do think that maybe I need

to take a break

the hike up the stairs to my front door. I unlock it and invite Aaron in behind me. “Feel free to take a seat or whatever, i’d say grab a drink

outside while you were just doing your job. It was unkind of me.” I apologise. Aaron gives

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to make up for my awful behaviour before. I’m about to step into my room when Aaron clears his throat behind me. I pause and look back over my shoulder. Aaron

your approval I have requested to become your permanent guard.” He states.

this permanently?” I question. Aaron nods. I chew my lip and