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“Okay.” I answer simply.

“Okay?” He asks.

“As in you’ll quit your job and work here instead?” he clarifies. I nod firmly. My decision made. Bellamy picks me up by the waist and swings me around. I squeal in shock.

“Bellamy!” I laugh. He places me back on my feet and leans in to give me a quick k*ss.

“Thank you.” he says sincerely.

“You don’t need to thank me. You offered a fair compromise that we can both live with. All I

de was meet you halfway.” I remind him. He shakes his head stubbornly.

“No, you can argue all you like but we both know that realistically I am the one getting everything I want. I’m not giving up anything.” He points out. I shrug.

“I

Can’t promise this arrangement will last forever. Once the killer is caught I will in all likelihood want to get another job. I’m still not sure I feel right living off your income. But if I were to go to work, I suspect you would send so many guards that paying them would cost several times more than my living expenses anyway.” I explain with a grin. Bellamy just winks

at me.

“Perhaps, I might. Okay, yes I definitely would.” he admits.

“I knew it!” I cross my arms over my chest and mock glare at him. He just grins at me, hist good mood apparently impossible to dent. Until it isn’t… his smile dulls slightly.

“I know this isn’t how you would have liked everything to go. Moving in here because some psycho is threatening you, leaving your job and taking over parts of a role you never signed up for. I… I’m sorry.” He frowns. Oh, he must be feeling bad, he actually apologised. I shake my head with a sigh.

“Don’t think like that, things will always happen that we didn’t plan for or volunteer for, we

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as much the result of my own decisions as it

just thank you again. No matter what you say about getting a new job later, you have to know that I’m

think I’ll miss my job

quit your job now? I can arrange for people to go fetch the rest of

confidently.

rush?” I ask.

change your mind?” He suggests. I roll my

I doubt I’m going to change

enough. Will you call and quit now then?”

okay. Relax.”

the first

She says in way of

ask, a little confused. Honestly, when she skips part of the

on from this nightmare of a

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frown.

But Amber, I didn’t know you disliked it there so much.” I observe. I can practically feel

like the type of work, but I think I would rather manage my own place. Somewhere smaller and less

would suit you I think. Do you think you’ll do it one day?”

that. I’m saving, but it’s not easy. I can’t even gamble for it. Oracles aren’t allowed to participate in games like that for

hope you manage it. Let me know if I can help you with it

to you too with your new job. Anyway I’m working tonight so I won’t be able

the call.

to- oh nevermind. Bye

to

Wait, did I actually quit? I don’t think I ever said it… oh well. She got the idea. I’m sure

furniture or should we leave it behind? I mean this place is obviously already furnished, but if you’re particularly attached to anything I’ll make sure we can find a

It’s all cheap stuff anyway. Maggie can keep it and rent the place out furnished if she likes.” I push my damp hair out of my face and follow Bellamy downstairs. He heads to his office and starts

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a message from Harry. I

interesting happens and suddenly inserts himself into my life so he

Hey Ry! I was just thinking that we should catch up. Like,

have plans, but give me a bit to chat with Bellamy. I don’t know if he has something planned already.