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

only the ones you haven’t spoken to directly and charmed yet. All

you plenty.” He seems reluctant to admit that any of the Shifters don’t like me. But it is

true, I’m

that. I also suspect the two men from this 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 actually like to hear the truth. That actually might be why

seat.

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

Afternoon Alpha Kane,

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

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

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Subtlety and specially

you again for your help,

Shelly

screen blank faced and Bellamy scoots forward

too. He frowns.

to give it away? I understand

He sounds honestly baffled. I’m about to

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

Bellamy asks, an eyebrow raised.

you stupid?” Megan