Strings of Fate

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“So, how are you all enjoying playing house? I think I might be a little jealous, living all by my lonesome.” Harry says, his tone full of false sadness. Megan rolls her eyes.

“Liar, you love living alone.” She accuses. Harry shrugs.

“True, I have always enjoyed my bachelor pad. No women.” He jokes. Darrien raises an eyebrow.

“I doubt that.” he mutters grumpily. Megan elbows him and Harry just winks.

“I prefer not to bring women back to my place. Too much chance of them finding their way. back again. It’s better they don’t know where I live.” he comments. This time, both Bellamy and Darrien look at him in disgust. Shifters apparently aren’t into that whole lifestyle. I suppose it makes sense. They mostly live in large family groups. Bringing home a different woman every night probably doesn’t work as well when you live with your parents, grandparents, siblings and other relatives. I decide to intervene before the guys decide they hate Harry before they know anything other than his more shallow side.

“You just like having your own room. You always said as a kid that you would never share a room again when you became an adult.” I remind him. Harry shrugs.

‘Share a room with five other guys and see if you ever want to share a room again.” He points.

out.

“You and Ryann grew up in the same place, right?” Bellamy asks. Leave it to him to instantly pick up on the chance to ask questions about my childhood.

“Yep. She was just as much of a bossy brat then as she is now.” Harry answers. I glare at him.

“Hey, rude!” I object.

“What do you mean by that?” Megan asks. Harry leans in, elbows on the table and lowers his voice like he’s sharing a secret, or at least some really good gossip.

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children and making sure they got along. She was practically queen of the playground. At least until we hit our early teens… then things changed

non–Succubus girls so they didn’t like me either. There were other kids there, but most of them moved

uncomfortably. I notice Darrien nudging her arm in what I suspect is intended as a comforting motion. Great, I made everyone feel awkward. Bellamy sits up straighter at her

on. I know you want to.” I tell him. He beams at me before turning to the rest of

table.

in permanently!” He blurts out. Megan squeals in delight and claps.

tell me?” She demands excitedly. I

afternoon. I didn’t get around to telling anyone yet, but I’ve spoken to Maggie and Bellamy said he’s arranged for someone to get the rest of my stuff tomorrow.” I

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looks absolutely thrilled.

face. Hmm, if Shifters live in family groups, I wonder if he will move in with us too someday. I know he mostly lives alone right now, Bellamy mentioned once that he moved here a few years ago without his family. I think he’s mostly on his own. I don’t think it’s

well, good for you both I guess.” Harry comments. He looks a little down and kind of distracted. He perks up all of

have to get you a housewarming gift. You’ll have to invite me over for a proper housewarming.” He says cheerfully. He’s talking to me, but he’s watching

sure you will be able to come visit sometime.” He answers, only a

be working and I want to… say hi.” He says with a smirk. Megan picks

Who is Cam?” She asks

in our chairs. and stretch around, trying to see the bar,

I ask pointedly. I swear Harry blushes a little and I can’t help but giggle.

Megan exchanges excited glances with me.

special about this particular bartender?” Darrien