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.

from this being a real

she can answer Cam

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retail workers and salesmen. Completely fake, and you KNOW it’s fake, but you have to respect the effort either way. Bellamy is

appears to be either

Harry doesn’t even pause, he plasters on a flirtatious smile

reputation precedes me, I see.” Amber

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

when

He confirms.

“Yup.” She nods.

that case, it’s lovely to meet you in person. Also it’s not flattering you if it’s true.” He chides. Amber grins at him pleased. I throw a 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 looks bored. Why do I get the impression that she would absolutely clean us all out at poker? Then again, I’m pretty sure the rest

of Harry that looks strangely… thick? Also it’s kind of…smoking? I would definitely

notice how awful the drink looks and downs it in one go with

expecting so many people, would you be able to answer some questions about magic

also bartending and lets her know that she

can imagine and there is what looks like a Witches magic circle in the corner of the room. There is also a caged metal shelf that is full of what I assume are potions. As Harry approaches

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nods along but his smile is gleeful and his eyes are darting around the room. There’s mischief in his gaze and I cross my fingers that we make it through this without

Cam about the spell the psychos have been using to hide their scents from the Shifters. Bellamy chimes in a few times with other details

be. Let me double ch*ck something.” She goes to the locked cage and with a hand over the lock and a few whispered words she opens 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 all standing around. There aren’t chairs in here, but

standing far too close to Cam and leaning over her shoulder.

his mouth to argue but I

“Leave it

this information, besides, intruding on her privacy