Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate

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The men shuffle their way out of Bellamy’s office. They look sufficiently subdued, I’m pretty sure I got through to them, or at least reminded them of their manners. Shelly lingers after

leave. Once I hear the front door open and close, she speaks up.

thes

“Thanks. They’re really not bad guys, I think they were more interested in competing with each other than they actually were interested in me.” She admits.

“Yeah, I kinda agree. But I’m sure you’ll find someone eventually.” I tell her, trying to force. some optimism into my tone. Now that this issue has been dealt with I’m moving back to stressing about my vision last night and the upcoming video call this afternoon. Still, I do my best to stay focussed on what she’s saying. I’m pretty sure she can tell that I’m distracted though. She thanks Bellamy formally and then heads out.

Bellamy immediately pulls out his phone.

“It’s been going off pretty much since they got here. But I’m fairly sure I know why…” He calls back.

“Hey Alex. Yes. Okay, one second, I’m putting you on speaker phone for Ryann.” He hits the speaker button then places it on the desk between us.

“Go on Alex.” Bellamy prompts.

“I spent the morning keeping an eye on reports and checking in on any Shifters in the area

who fit the murderer’s preferred victim type and… well Miss Gale I’m very sorry to have to tell you that you were right. There was another murder.” Alex pauses, presumably to give up time to process before giving us any more information. Bellamy swears loudly and I just collapse into the seat Shelly vacated and lower my head onto the desk. I wish I could say I’m. surprised, but I’m not. I already knew, I had my freak out last night, I’ve already moved onto being a combination of angry and numb. Not to mention tired. So, soo tired. But at this point I’ve given up on being anything other than completely exhausted until Kiara is safe. Once Bellamy calms down a little, he asks Alex to continue.

“Another Shifter woman, but not one of ours. Which is why it took me so long to find out.

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She was a Canine Shifter. I don’t know much about her just yet. I’ll find out more just as soon as I can and the guys are going to go ch*ck out the crime scene, but from what was reported it looks pretty much the same as all the other murders. No forced entry, only one death with no obvious cause.” He sums up.

“They did find vomit at the scene. That’s different.” Alex comments. I don’t even lift my head

from the desk.

“It’s Kiara’s I saw her thr

up.” I mumble into the wood. Bellamy moves behind me and grabs my shoulders pulling me up into a sitting position. He starts massaging my n*ck and shoulders. I’m not even sure if he’s doing it to comfort me or for himself. I’ve noticed that he likes physical touch when he’s upset. I lean back in the chair and rest my head against his

abdomen.

have any more information. Alpha, did you need anything else while I’m on the line?”

Alex.” Bellamy answers and Alex hangs up with

no way

that’s two now. I don’t know if there’s anything they can do that we

to be on their guard, keep an eye on the young woman. I’m concerned that it’s two Shifters in a

through my

do, but because I am really struggling

to af for a meeting with the other Alphas. He starts with

completely suck. As predicted, the call finishes quickly as Alpha Kohen goes to make arrangements for security for his Shifters almost immediately. The next two calls take a lot longer. What I’m most horrified by is that Bellamy seems to be informing the Canine Alpha about his own Shifter’s death. I know we were on the lookout,

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me to break for lunch. I reluctantly agree but honestly the thought of eating… ugh. I manage to force down a little but I’m

you doing?”

says vaguely. I understand what he means when my phone

vibrates.

COCK TALES

needs

here.

another hour and a half.

Megan- On it.

I can so much as write a response, Megan comes thundering

wrong? Tell me all about it. Also I’m doing some online shopping and I need you to

that she is clutching her laptop and phone to

COCK TALES

yes to the blue one and the grey one ladies.

me to bring anything? I could get you

BRING ICE CREAM.

now. But it looks like you have this well in hand. If you

Bellamy- No

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Darrien- Hell no.

are no fun.

made any progress with your little

I can’t work out if she hates me or is flirting with me. But at

Bellamy-…

Darrien Delusional?

and not wrong. It’s a fine line between love and hate and all those