Strings of Fate

65- Cameras and chocolate

I have to rinse out my conditioner bottle to get the last bit out but I manage to wash my hair, I drop the empty bottle in the bin as I exit the shower. I dress and towel dry my hair then drop the towel in my hamper. I head out to the living room and glance around.

“Okay step one is shopping, step two is laundry, step three general cleaning.” Aaron gets to his feet. I usually walk to do my shopping, when I suggest this Aaron just shrugs and gestures for me to lead the way. I link my arm with his and we get on with it. The shopping doesn’t

ke too long and the walk home goes much faster than usual as Aaron insists on carrying my bags for me. (Or at least he just took them from me and never really gave me a choice and who am i to argue if he wants to carry stuff?) which is why I’m shocked when I get home and find Shaun and another guy I don’t know are using a drill to remove my front door. Shaun waves cheerfully.

“Morning miss Gale.” I smile awkwardly.

“I locked that… I respond mildly. He nods enthusiastically.

“I know. It only took a moment to kick in. Clearly it’s not strong enough. We’re replacing it, I’ve also got some stuff to reinforce your windows and Alex here is our camera guy, he’s gonna wire your place up with cameras and alarms.” He gestures to a friendly looking redhead. Like all Shifters he seems ridiculously huge next to me, although he is definitely the most lanky Shifter i’ve met. For once, this

guy doesn’t look like he spends all day in the gym. I wonder what he shifts into. Even more interesting, there is a blue thread linking Shaun and Alex. So these guys must be friends. Should make for an entertaining pair. I pause and think. about what he actually said and my eyes widen in alarm.

“Cameras?” Shaun nods, yeah but just covering the front door and car park. Don’t worry it’s not to spy on you, Miss Gale.” He assures me. I take a deep breath. Wait, did they just start? 1 haven’t spoken to Maggie yet! I’m about to ask when I notice her climbing up the stairs slowly, clutching a plate of brownies.

“Hello dear, these boys stopped by and said they wanted to update your security, your friend called me and said it was a gift for you. He even offered to get my place set up too so they’re heading there next.” She leans into me and whispers in my ear.

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“He must be a confident man to send all this eye candy to your front door.” She leans back and fans herself with her free hand. I’m speechless but all the guys start to laugh, even Aaron

cracks a smile.

like that.” She winks at me and

a spare to give Alex when his hands are free. I take a bite and can’t help but

stepping carefully over the pieces of splintered door and begin putting my groceries. away. Shaun bounces up the stairs energetically and Alex pokes

with the old lady huh? Is there something you want to tell us man?” he laughs.

too. I’m hoping for more treats, and maybe for a few of her recipes…” he trails

would taken one if I had known

demands. All the guys laugh and I clear

All the men instantly fall silent and turn to me. Woah, I

effective.

spare for you Alex. Didn’t seem fair for you to miss out because you were busy working.” Shaun makes an ‘awwww‘ sound and shoves Alex towards us. I laugh and gesture for

kidding. Someone call the old lady back up here, I think I’m in love.” he declares dramatically. I

think she’s enjoying having some other taste testers around. She’s been bringing the guards here treats for months now.”

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more than one occasion just to have her cooking. Even Aaron here is a sucker for

did you volunteer to be my guard for the

quietly. I

to see Maggie regularly anymore? This is awful. I might have to move in. What do you think miss Gale? I could sleep on

say about that.” He mutters, a completely blank expression on his face. I pout at him. Sure he knows there’s something between Bellamy and I, but I really thought he was the one person I wouldn’t have to hear anything

word.” I glare at him. He looks away

Gale.” but he looks entirely too happy with himself. Alex is

care if-” he freezes mid sentence

the last of my groceries and begin organising my

calls out.