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.

to see you again.” I smile and nod in

your baby.” He heads off 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. So it kinda hurt to hear him mention it. I feel so dreadful. Bellamy can’t even say anything, or rather he won’t. And that’s only because I asked him not to. I know that if it were up to him he would have told them what I am

naturally.

out of my skin at Bellamy’s

What are you thinking about so deeply that has you looking so serious?” Bellamy asks, dropping his hand to

I was just distracted. Don’t worry about it.” I force a cheerful tone.

you say so. How was lunch? Was it as good

food, it was pretty good. I brought yours back with me in a takeout container. It’s in the fridge when you’re ready. It seemed a shame to waste it, particularly since you already paid.”

“Really?” I nod.

than nothing at all right?” Bellamy heads towards the kitchen eagerly to reheat his meal. I can’t seem to think of anything but getting home. I still feel like an awful person and I just want to curl up in my bed. I

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home. He sends back a confirmation that he will

So, what do you want to do this afternoon?” He asks as he hits buttons on the microwave. Why do microwaves have to

I ought to get done.” I answer awkwardly. Bellamy

have

then. Do you hat time

already agreed to take me.”

meal.” Bellamy

taken you. Are you sure you have to head off so soon? I was looking forward to spending time with you.” He says sweetly. It just makes me feel worse. He needs to

you, I have

things? Maybe I could help?” He

doesn’t matter!” I hear Darrien pull

is here. I need to go. I’ll talk to