Strings of Fate

87- Running and regret

“You can’t know that he didn’t care for her, or that he was with someone else.” He objects. I

raise an eyebrow.

“I take it you haven’t heard what my particular brand of magic is then? I can see the strings of fate. I know who people’s destined soulmates are before they do half the time. And I can tell you with complete certainty that Tristain had found his soulmate and it wasn’t Megan. Also Megan did spare Tristain at first. Then he tried to attack again and was killed by accident.” The Canine Alpha seems to be stunned into silence. It’s Alpha Kohen who speaks first from his spot in the recliner.

“Well, it looks like this meeting was for nothing. Alpha Kane has things well in hand. The complaints from that woman are just the denial of a woman who can’t admit her son isn’t perfect. Not that I can really blame her, no parent wants to believe their child was a bad person.” He pulls the lever on the side of the recliner and lays back, closing his eyes and relaxing. The Canine Alpha sputters for a moment before storming out of the office, slamming the door behind him. The Avian Alpha is the next to move, he walks a slow circle around me.

“Well, you are a curious one aren’t you? I suppose you’re here looking for Alpha Kane’s mate. Do hurry up and find her. Maybe when you’re done you can come help me, I have a few Shifters who have been searching for their mates for a long time now with no success.” I

frown.

“Uh, I’m not a matchmaker, and I strongly believe in letting events occur on their own.” I respond, awkwardly. He just shrugs it off.

“Very well, do let me know if you change your mind. And Alpha Kane, do hurry up and find your mate. Then maybe incidents like this won’t happen in the first place.” With that said, he also lets himself out of the office, but he closes the door gently behind himself. I work hard. not to wince at his mention of Bellamy’s mate. Alpha Koden lowers the footrest of the recliner and hoists his large form out of the chair.

“Well, I think that’s my cue. He is right though, you should sort things out with your mate as soon as you can. I have a baby due any day now and I don’t want to be constantly called to meetings where all we do is complain about your relationship status, particularly when it’s ant

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issue so easily remedied.” His tone is meaningful and he makes eye contact with Bellamy briefly before turning to me and giving a friendly wink.

you again.” I smile and

leaving Bellamy and I alone. Once the other Alphas are all gone my shoulders droop. Speaking to them is kind of nerve wracking. Also I now feel lower than dirt after their mentions of how Bellamy needs a mate. It’s one thing from the Avian Alpha. I find it difficult to care about the opinion of someone who so clearly has no interest in Bellamy’s actual wellbeing. But the Alpha Kohen… I actually like him.

naturally.

out of my skin at Bellamy’s

so deeply that has you looking so serious?” Bellamy asks, dropping his hand to his side

distracted. Don’t worry about it.” I force a cheerful tone. He examines my face closely for a moment before

so. How was lunch? Was it

mostly watching Darrien make moon eyes at Megan while she pretended not to notice. I was a definite third wheel. As for the food, it was pretty good. I brought yours back with me in

“Really?” I nod.

reheated, but better than nothing at all right?” Bellamy heads towards the kitchen eagerly to reheat his meal. I can’t seem to think of anything but

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message asking if he can come give me a ride home. He sends back a confirmation that he

to do this afternoon?” He asks as he hits buttons on the microwave. Why

I have some stuff I ought to get done.” I answer

have

then. Do you hat time for me to finish eating first?”

agreed to take

your meal.”

time with you.” He says sweetly. It just makes me feel worse. He needs to

told you, I have things

Maybe I could help?” He

it doesn’t matter!” I

need to go. I’ll