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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Subtlety and specially

only the ones you haven’t spoken to directly and charmed yet. All the ones you’ve actually had proper interactions

to admit that any of the Shifters

true, I’m

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 actually like to hear the truth. That actually might be why I get along so well with Harry. He’s always been willing to hear the truth. I settle into my spot and Bellamy sits

seat.

for the video call in my inbox. I had Alex set it 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 that grabs my attention though. It came through maybe ten minutes ago and it’s from Shelly. Did something go wrong that she was too shy to tell us

Afternoon Alpha

thank you for your assistance this morning 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

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 to make any kind of public announcement regarding the female Alpha, but I was wondering if it would be okay to let some of the other women know that Ryann is around and that they might approach her for help occasionally if

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and

again for

Shelly

the screen blank faced and Bellamy scoots forward a little

too. He frowns.

understand, how did she know we’re together? Did I do something to give it away? I understand how Rio figured it out, that was a stupid mistake on my part, but

He sounds honestly baffled. I’m about to answer when Megan yells from the living room.

YOU SERIOUS BELLAMY?” she comes thundering down the hall so loudly that if I didn’t know better, I would have thought that someone twice her size was approaching. She skids to a halt in the doorway with her hands on her hips..

an eyebrow raised.

Megan asks