Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate

168–Books and backrooms

Uh, hi? Late for what?” I ask, a little confused. Did we make plans that I’m not aware of? I look at Bellamy to see if he knows what’s going on but he’s just as confused as me. Cam shrugs at my confusion.

“Friend of yours?” She asks. I nod.

“In that case. Hey, I’m Camille. You can call me Cam.” She greets her. Amber nods.

“I know. I’m Amber. I used to be Ryann’s boss. Now I’m just here for the show.” She introduces herself with a wink. Cam seems delighted.

“Lovely, I can get behind that. Let me get you a drink.” She dashes off.

“Amber? Not that I’m not glad to see you, and I know HOW you know to be here, I was just

wondering why?” I question.

“Well, I missed out on drinks and meeting people last time. I didn’t want to miss out again.”

She explains. So she’s here to meet Cam? It doesn’t take long for Cam to return with another drink for Amber. Her drink is as unnaturally bright red as her hair and it looks… fizzy?

“Perfect, my favourite.” Amber beams. Cam tilts her head in confusion.

“What do you mean? I’ve never made this one before. I’m testing new drinks on you guys tonight. How can it be your favourite?” She asks. Amber just shrugs and starts drinking so I

take pity on Cam.

“Amber is an Oracle. She tends to know things she shouldn’t. It’s easier to just roll with it.” I

recommend. If Cam is surprised, she doesn’t show it. I’m starting to think there isn’t anything that can ruffle this girl. Amber nods her agreement.

that. Now, not that I’m not loving this, but we’re only one person away from this being a real party.” She

she can answer Cam lets out a slight groan.

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us and hooks an arm over my shoulder. Ah. That’s why. Cam plasters on the kind of smile that you see on retail workers and salesmen. Completely fake, and you KNOW it’s fake, but you have to respect the effort either way. Bellamy is glaring at Harry’s arm

be either

there Harry.” Amber greets him. Harry doesn’t even pause, he plasters

beautiful. My reputation precedes me, I see.” Amber

anywhere. Don’t waste your flattery on me when I’m not the one you want to follow home.” She lectures. Harry looks

I can see the moment when

He confirms.

“Yup.” She nods.

sideways glance at Cam. I want to see if she looks jealous. Nope, she still has her polite customer service smile plastered to her face. At worst, I would say she

a casino. Cam drops a drink off in front of Harry that looks strangely… thick? Also it’s kind

drink looks and downs it in one go with a smile.

many people, would you be able to answer some questions

course, one second.” She waves over another young woman who is also bartending and lets her know that she is taking a break for a

type of alcohol and mixer I can imagine and there is what looks like a Witches magic circle in the corner of the room. There is

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eyes are darting around the room. There’s mischief in his gaze and I cross my fingers

to hide their scents from the Shifters. Bellamy chimes in a few times with other details he’s

it. She rummages around and pulls out a tightly bound leather book from the back of the shelf before closing up the cage and returning to the little table slash workspace that we’re

to Cam and leaning over her shoulder. She snaps

primly. Harry opens his mouth to argue

“Leave it

besides, intruding on her