Strings of Fate

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“You’re probably right. I’ll think about it.” He agrees. He looks a bit sad and lost as he says it. though. I decide right now that I am making it my personal mission to help Bellamy rekindle his friendships. Maybe we could have a dinner party or games night or something. I might even invite Alpha Kohen and his wife. I think I would like to know them better and Bellamy seems friendly with the Bear Alpha. Although I suppose a night like that would have to wait until I’m comfortable telling people about our relationship because I feel like it would get out fast if we started having guests all the time.

The conversation lulls a bit and Bellamy loops back to our original discussion.

“I suppose based on the fact that you changed the topic that you don’t want to talk about tonight yet then?” He prompts.

“You know, I actually completely forgot that we were even discussing it. I got sidetracked. I’m okay to talk about it with you now if you would like.” I assure him.

“Okay. Well… how are you feeling about everything?” he asks awkwardly.

“I’m not completely sure yet. I think I’m still in a bit of shock and it hasn’t completely sunk in yet. I was scared and freaked out earlier, but that went away as soon as you showed up and made sure I was safe. I’m a bit upset and angry about my home being attacked and damaged, and worried about Maggie.” I tell him.

“What about how I acted? Any questions or feelings about it? Or about moving in here?” He encourages me to continue.

“I don’t know how I feel about staying here yet. I think there are a lot of details that still need to be worked out. But I know it’s the best of my options and I think it will be okay. As for how you acted. It’s honestly pretty much what I expected from you at this point. I mean, I was a bit concerned that you weren’t talking at first. It was a bit extreme, but I can

understand it. If I was trying to keep someone safe and they got hurt I would probably want to drag them off and lock us away somewhere safe too. The real difference is that I probably couldn’t realistically manage it.” I tell him with a giggle.

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being about my current… clinginess.” He says quietly. He is shifting in place, moving his weight around and still fiddling

over there?” I

butt has gone numb but it’s no big deal. Not being able to see and look out for dangers is more uncomfortable. I look down at myself. The bath is still completely full of bubbles. I can’t see anything in the water past my neck. Would it really be so bad if I let him look around? I mean, he’s seen me in

decide to be

it’s probably okay if you want to open your eyes, the

over there, okay?” I tell him. He stiffens up for

sure?” he confirms. I

I’m basically completely covered away.” Permission given,

mine, then dart around as he checks the room for threats. He lets out a deep breath, clearly relieved to be able to look around. He moves around a bit and changes his position so he is sitting cross legged. It’s a shame neither of us thought to grab a towel or something for him to sit on BEFORE I got into the tub. Now that his eyes are open I can see that Bellamy’s attention is constantly being drawn back to the small bathroom window. I suppose the rock going through the window is still stuck in his brain, particularly since he is still clearly making an effort to not look in my direction too much. I need to find something to talk about

meeting. Did they just come to talk about Megan or was there something else?” I ask, trying to get

a few crappy reasons for meeting

email, or at the very least discussed later. Nothing a last

fairly sure that discussing Megan was their aim the

efforts to get me replaced or undermine

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also asked why my sister was the one who fought when her guard was supposedly with her. Trying to

it is.” he sighs.

like it?” I question. It makes no sense to me, why shouldn’t she

to defend herself?

think all women should be barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen. They don’t appreciate that she knew how to defend herself in

from defending herself,