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.

these big strong shifter men can hear when I whisper things like that.” She winks at me and it’s fairly clear

Alex has his hands full and declines. I take one too as well as a spare to give Alex when his hands are free. I take a

the pieces of splintered

something you want to tell us man?” he laughs. Shaun raises an

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

would taken one if I had known they’re worth

anyone tell me?” he demands. All the guys laugh and I clear my

men instantly fall silent and turn to me. Woah,

effective.

working.” Shaun makes an ‘awwww‘ sound and shoves Alex towards us. I laugh and gesture for him to take the remaining brownie. He takes a small nibble

wow. You weren’t kidding. Someone call the old lady back up here, I think I’m in love.” he declares dramatically. I

recipes, I think she’s enjoying having some other taste testers around. She’s been bringing the

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than one occasion just to have her cooking. Even Aaron here is a sucker for them.” I turn to face Aaron who

volunteer to be my guard for the treats?”

responds quietly.

won’t get to see Maggie regularly anymore? This is awful. I might have to move in.

Alpha might have something to 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 from. Mostly because getting him to speak is like ripping teeth. Shaun smirks in response and opens his mouth to

glare at him. He looks away immediately before

Gale.” but he looks entirely too happy with himself. Alex is looking curiously between the group of us,

Kane care if-” he freezes mid sentence and

but sigh. Embarrassed, I silently put away the last of my groceries and begin organising my cleaning supplies. I find the new laundry detergent and set that aside to take to the communal laundry room that the building shares.

calls out.