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.

one person away from this being a real party.” She leans on the bar and swings her legs, kicking

Before she can answer Cam

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and

smile that you see on retail workers and salesmen. Completely fake, and you KNOW

Harry appears to be either completely blind, or ignoring him.

greets him. Harry doesn’t even pause, he plasters on a

beautiful. My reputation precedes me, I

know this isn’t going anywhere. Don’t waste your flattery on me when

when it clicks in his head.

Amber.” He confirms.

“Yup.” She nods.

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

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

and

all here, not that I knew we were actually expecting so many people, would you be able to answer some questions about

second.” She waves over another young woman who is also bartending and lets her know that she is taking a break for a little while. The other woman confirms and then Cam ges

back room. It’s filled with every 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 also a caged metal shelf that

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168–Books and backrooms

darting around the room. There’s mischief in his gaze and I cross my fingers that we make it through this without Harry turning

hide their scents from the Shifters. Bellamy chimes in a few times with other details he’s noted about it and

pulls out a tightly bound leather book from the back of the shelf before closing

Cam and leaning over her shoulder. She snaps the

primly. Harry opens his mouth to argue but I lean over and poke him in the

“Leave it

need this information, besides, intruding