Strings of Fate

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I cross

ross my arms a

and stare at Bellamy in a combination of irritation and bewilderment. He looks pleased with himself and I don’t think he’s noticed that something is off yet.

“What the hell Bellamy!” I complain, may as well make it clear since he’s being a little. oblivious. He seems a little stunned.

“What’s wrong? I thought you would be happy you’ll be getting some answers soon.” He asks, his head tilted to the side and an innocent expression on his face. Does he really not realise what he just did? Also why is his puzzled expression cute? That’s not fair! It makes it really hard to be annoyed with him.

“You… you just registered me… as… well, you know!” I stammer out. Why do I feel like half of my arguments with Bellamy circle back to him making a decision without my input and me objecting. Not to mention he usually seems to get his way too. I’m sick of having the same. argument over and over again. We really need to figure this out.

“I just wanted you to get the information faster. The position is yours and you’ve said you intend to accept it eventually, what’s the harm in submitting the paperwork a little early? It’s not like anyone else KNOWS about it. Nothing has to change.“He tries to reason. I let out a deep sigh of exasperation. He just doesn’t get it. I notice him pat down his pocket, his phone. is ringing but he ignores it.

“I know all that and I agree that you’re right. The problem is that you didn’t talk to me first. You made the decision all on your own. Can you really promise me that registering me as the female Feline Alpha won’t have ANY impact on my life?” I demand. Bellamy hesitates and I spend a moment cursing the piercing sound of his ringtone. Bellamy lets out a defeated sigh.

is one thing, but. it’s not likely to happen!” He insists. I just glare at him

wait.

would be legally the one who would take over the pack…” he trails off, watching my face closely for signs of how I’m reacting to this news. I think he is expecting me to yell, but I

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door and collapse into the bed. That might be a little unfair because I know it is his bedroom, but I have

the door. I hide my head

for a minute?” He asks tentatively.

moment then sighs.

I should only be out for an hour or so, but I won’t be here so you don’t need to keep hiding. Darrien and Aaron are here if you need anything. I- I’ll talk to you.

it just keeps

Darrien has volunteered to be my fake client. If you need anything for the next hour or

my own. thoughts isn’t helping, I decide to head downstairs. I find Aaron sitting on the couch in the living room reading. He looks up, gives me a critical once over and then nods a greeting. The only sign that he might have noticed my distress is that he appears to be watching me from the corner of his eye while reading. I find myself pacing circles of the room while heaving out sighs. How is it that

female Alpha with the MRO.”

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to reading. Well, that wasn’t very satisfying. I continue pacing. I’m just filled up with irritation and excess energy. I groan and roll

he did it without even ASKING me, he always does that. It’s not right that he feels like he gets to be in charge of everything all the time, he’s not the boss of me.