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.

loving this, but we’re only one person away from this being a real party.” She leans on the bar and swings her

someone else coming?” I ask. Before she can answer Cam lets out a slight groan. Harry

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and

the kind of smile that you see on retail workers

appears to be either completely blind,

there Harry.” Amber greets him. Harry doesn’t even pause, he plasters on a flirtatious smile and releases me before

precedes me, I

know this isn’t going anywhere. Don’t waste your flattery on me when I’m not the one you want

when it clicks in his head.

Amber.” He

“Yup.” She nods.

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

in a casino. Cam drops a drink off in front of Harry that looks strangely… thick? Also it’s kind of…smoking? I would definitely not be tasting that if I were him. Harry acts like he

drink looks and downs it in one go with

so many people, would you be able to answer some

young woman who is also bartending and lets her know that she is taking a break for a

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

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168–Books and backrooms

around the room. There’s mischief in his gaze and

from the Shifters. Bellamy chimes in a few times with other details he’s noted about it and anything. that the guys have

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 there wouldn’t be room for

too close to Cam and leaning over her shoulder. She snaps the book shut and ducks out and away from

says primly. Harry opens his mouth to

“Leave it

We need this information, besides, intruding on her privacy