Strings of Fate

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We stare at each other for a minute until I am distracted by Megan giggling. I turn to her, a question on my face and she shrugs.

Ry you’re on total lockdown. Watching you argue with him is kind of hilarious. Mostly because no one else does so he has no idea how to deal with it.” She laughs again and Bellamy turns on her.

“I wouldn’t laugh too soon, Megan Kane. You’re also going on lockdown. We don’t know who is going after Ry or why which means we can’t rule out the possibility that they want you too. You’ve been a harder target to access so it’s no surprise if we haven’t noticed before now. You’ll need to do your lectures online and discuss online options for any classes you need to do in person. Worst case you can repeat a few subjects if needed.” Megan begins to object but unlike me, Bellamy can silence her with a glare. She holds his gaze and resists for a full minute before dropping her eyes to the floor and sighing.

“Yes, fine. I’ll see what I can do.” She grumbles. I notice out of the corner of my eye that Darrien’s shoulders drop a little as tension drains from him. I hadn’t considered that he would be worrying about Megan. Honestly I hadn’t thought that this could be a danger to anyone other than me. Now I feel a little bad for kicking up a fuss. I decide it’s time for another compromise.

“Bellamy, how about a deal? Megan and I will take Aaron AND Darrien with us and we can grab my stuff. Then, I will make sure to stay inside the compound gates for the next two weeks unless you escort me out yourself.” I offer. Bellamy narrows his eyes.

“What if this hasn’t been resolved in two weeks? What happens then?” He queries. I shrug.

“Then we re–evaluate. I can’t stay in lockdown forever.” Bellamy looks up towards the ceiling and I suspect he is praying for patience..

hug and a kiss on his cheek. I then turn and glare at the others just daring them to comment. They all stay suspiciously silent but they’re making a lot of eye contact so I know they’re still doing something. I don’t know what, but

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of the time. When he arrives I usher everyone out of the door

to go meet up with some people. Something about hunters being caught on Shifter property. Obviously that isn’t acceptable. It would be

and I. Darrien stands just outside the car and keeps a lookout while Shaun goes around and checks the place out. I notice a couple guys I haven’t seen around before but Shaun greets them cheerfully so I guess they must be the guards Bellamy said he would leave here to keep an eye on the others in the building. Once Shaun has deemed the area safe enough, we head upstairs

pack I want to stop and check in with Maggie. I need to apologise for all the trouble.” I state firmly. I can

help a small grin at that. As someone who has spent so much time going with the flow and avoiding causing trouble, it’s

been spoiling me. I don’t need heaps of space. My place is perfectly fine. It’s enough for one person, always has been. Still… the glass everywhere, the spots of blood in the kitchen from where I was hiding… this place used to be my own little sanctuary and I’m just not sure that it is anymore. Megan must notice that I’m a bit down because she links her arm through mine and drags me to my room, a couple

on Ry, cheer up. There’s nothing here that we can’t fix, besides, it’s not like you have nowhere else to go. You know

right now. For now, I’m looking forward

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weeks at least. Some comfy items and a few cute things. I also grab a few more of my toiletries and my favourite pillows and blankets. On the way o stop in the kitchen and grab my favourite mug, one with a unicorn on it that

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