Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate

161- Subtlety and specially

The next hour passes peacefully. Megan and I go through tons of items of clothing and sort through what we like and don’t like. I try to limit the number of items I say yes to, trying not to overdo it but Megan has no such scruples. Bellamy hovers around, tidying the kitchen and occasionally chiming in with his opinion about specific items. Megan is just entering Bellamy’s credit card details which she apparently has memorised when Bellamy comes and hugs me from behind. He seems more thrilled with the purchases than I am, which is probably the reason I feel okay about it.

“It’s almost time for the meeting. We should go make sure the link is working properly and everything.” Bellamy says eagerly. I look up at him and I can see excitement on his face. I hadn’t realised he was so enthusiastic about this, but I suppose he is almost as invested as I am, he’s just not quite as traumatised and exhausted as me right now. Megan heads to the living room, letting me know that we can just holler if we need her for anything while Bellamy and I return to his office to get set up.

I insist on moving a second chair behind the desk so that we can both fit in the camera’s

view.

“You could just sit on my lap.” Bellamy suggests with a cheeky grin. I roll my eyes.

“Yeah because that’s a good first impression.” I answer sarcastically. Bellamy shrugs.

“I’m pretty sure if I was meeting someone for the first time I would be impressed if they had a girl as gorgeous as you on their lap.” He points out. I choke out a laugh.

“I was talking about their first impression of me!”

“I already know they’ll love you. Who wouldn’t? Five minutes with any of our Shifters and they love you, why would these people be any different?” He reasons as he waves me away and moves the chair from the opposite side of the desk that is usually used by guests, behind. the desk next to his seat. He shoves his chair to the side a bit so that my spot is more centred

to the camera.

“I’m fairly sure that not all the Shifters love me.” I object and Bellamy shrugs.

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and

But that’s only the ones you haven’t spoken to

any of the Shifters

true, I’m

morning probably aren’t having particularly fond thoughts about me right now since I tore into them a bit. Not that I regret it, I only told them things that they needed to hear. But people rarely

seat.

up properly and send all the invitations, just in case. I figured it eliminates the chance of me messing it up.” Bellamy explains. I nod and open up his email program. As usual, he has a ton of emails. It’s the most recent one

Alpha Kane,

dealing with Rick and Adrian. I really was at a loss on how to deal with them and you while this morning was obviously kind of awkward, at least it’s over now. I would also like to ask if you could please pass along my thanks to your houseguest

you are. But more because it is a sort of sensitive matter that I had only really discussed with my close female friends. But when their fighting became public there didn’t seem to be any point trying to conceal the issue and keep it private any longer. Still, my point is that it is the kind of issue I would have been more comfortable approaching a woman with. I thought it might be worth telling you that I’m actually not the only one who feels this way. I did notice that you have yet

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and specially

again for your

Shelly

screen blank faced and Bellamy scoots forward a little so

too. He frowns.

to give it away? I understand how Rio figured it out, that was

baffled. I’m about to

I didn’t know better, I would have thought that someone

asks, an

you stupid?” Megan asks bluntly.