Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate

167- Risks and requirements

Bellamy and 1 head to the bar, just the two of us. Megan did complain about being left behind. until I reminded her that we’re meeting Dr Dae’s unknown contact and we don’t want her to refuse to speak to us because we brought extra people along, although if the contact IS Cam like I’m hoping, then I doubt that will be a problem. Megan wasn’t thrilled but agreed that it wasn’t worth the risk. We arrive at Witches Booze about five minutes before eight and settle in on a couple of barstools, Bellamy moves his over a little so he can sit shoulder to shoulder to me, not comfortable with me being anything more than an arms length away.

“Ryann right?” Cam approaches me and drops two drinks off in front of Bellamy and I, ones that we didn’t actually order. Mine is a blueish colour with swirling glittery patterns in it. I hold it up to the light and watch it swirl.

“Yeah, and this is Bellamy. Are you who I’m here to see?” I ask. Cam nods firmly, her blonde waves bouncing around her head.

“Yep. I am a little confused though. Ella told me that she was sending the two feline Alphas to meet me. Him I get.” She nods her head at Bellamy.

“But you’re not even a Shifter, are you?” She raises an eyebrow and I shrug.

“It doesn’t seem to matter. APPARENTLY being a Shifter isn’t actually a requirement for the position.” I roll my eyes so she can see my opinion of it all and she grins at me.

“Are you gonna try that?” She gestures to my drink. I peer into it before shrugging. I don’t think she would try to hurt me. Harry likes her, and I trust his judgement, as skewed as it is sometimes. I pick up my drink, and without hesitation, take a sip. Bellamy seems more wary but follows my example and samples his drink. His eyebrows raise in surprise and he immediately takes another sip. His drink is different to mine. A kind of goldish colour. I’m surprised to find that my drink doesn’t really taste like alcohol at all. It’s nice, kind of fresh. It makes me think of mint ice cream but without the ice part.

“Well, that answers that, you’re either very brave or very naive to drink something with no idea what it is.” Cam says seriously. I laugh and her serious expression breaks.

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is nice, what is it?” I ask curiously. I might

I laugh again. Cam is really funny. I’m looking forward to spending more time with her. Bellamy seems weirdly relaxed. He’s leaning into

going on?” I try to pull away a little to see his face but

drunk? What was in his drink?” I ask Cam and

chill out specific magics. This was one for feline Shifters. I must have overdone it with the magic infused

exactly. His reflexes and mental state are unaffected, it just makes him feel more… mellow. But I think I overdid it. I just thought he was a little strung out.” Cam dashes off and starts mixing together random items from behind the bar. I have no idea what is

k*sses my

I can feel him

the drink wouldn’t affect his mental state, but Bellamy this relaxed is almost creepy. It would be sweet if it happened naturally, or maybe if he took the drink knowing it would happen. But as it is, it’s just weird. Cam returns with a drink in a shot glass that is totally clear. I’m not sure how that happened because I swear she

not to question it.

it to Bellamy and after a glance at me and my nod, he downs it

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it he straightens his shoulders and returns to sitting on his bar stool rather than hanging off of

Or medicinal for Shiters with anxiety issues.” he contemplates out

as a small shot glass rather than

you often spell people’s drinks?” he asks. Cam shrugs.

rules against giving them away. I only do that for people

know and we can arrange something. While I don’t appreciate being drugged without my knowledge, I can see

take you up on that. Ella gives me enough information to work on the