Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate

172- Confessing and committing

1 alternate between feeling miserable and furious on his behalf as I listen to the Canine and Avian Alphas going on and on about how he is trying to fulfil a role that he, as a man, is just not suited for which is just completely S*xist. Alpha Kohen chimes in with a slightly more reasonable argument.

“While I don’t think this is the right time to be discussing this, the workload an Alpha has is intended for two people. I don’t know how I would manage without my wife.” He admits dryly. Okay, so maybe that’s a slightly better point.

“I have help.” Bellamy mildly answers.

“Your sister hardly counts. She’s not the Alpha, she can’t make any REAL decisions.” The Canine Alpha grumbles.

“I don’t see your mate being permitted to make any decisions further than social events and taking care of your children.” Bellamy grumbles.

“EXCUSE YOU?” The Canine Alpha growls. I can practically feel Bellamy repressing an eye roll.

“Now, now everyone. We’re all here for a reason. We were discussing the recent string of murders. Is everyone clear on

the safety precautions that have been discussed?” Alpha Kohen takes control. His usually soft voice is loud to speak over the growling and bickering. The Avian Alpha answers with a bored sounding confirmation. I assume that Bellamy and The Canine Alpha must nod or give some other sign of agreement because I don’t hear anything other than the steady growling from the Canine Alpha. It’s quiet, but still there. I guess Bellamy commenting on his relationship got on his nerves. How hypocritical. When I can tell that the meeting is wrapping up, I dash back to the kitchen. I’m not scared of the other Alphas, I just don’t want to answer any awkward questions right now. I hear the Avian and Canine Alphas leaving, Bellamy and Alpha Kohen are talking as they leave his office.

“Mind if I grab something to drink before I head off?” Kohen asks cheerfully.

“No problem, I’d have offered drinks or snacks earlier but…” he trails off.

“I get it, you don’t want to encourage us to stay any longer than we have to.” He responds.

*Not

There really isn’t anywhere

entering the kitchen Alpha Kohen speaks

on. I know you’re doing your best with the whole mate situation. They might be assholes, but I swear I just want what’s, best for you. I did wonder about that girl from last time I was he-” He stops in his tracks as he seeks me awkwardly frozen

usual. How do I normally sit? Am I blinking too much? Okay, I think I am not breathing

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greets me pleasantly. Bellamy sees about getting

I kind of hope his wife- I mean mate, is as nice as he is. It would be

He looks at me contemplatively. I think he is assessing my casual, leggings, baggy t–shirt,

it rather than pointing it out. I make eye contact

I’m not exactly a house guest…” I pause, Alpha

else around here. Unless they’re not around anymore. Is my information out of

a house guest here. But now I’m more… living here. I guess? Okay, I should think about my words before I say them. That was the most roundabout way I could possibly have come up with to say I moved in. Alpha Kohen beams at

old place. It’s nice of Alpha Kane to let you live here. I mean, you’re close with his sister too right?” He says cheerfully. Okay, he is showing a huge amount of false obliviousness. He knows what’s going on, he’s giving me an out by pretending

I want to stay and…

and Bellamy’s jaw drops open. Alpha Kohen is silent for a second, his grin. frozen in place as he looks me over. I’m flushed red and I probably look like a deer in headlights. He casually takes sip of his drink and nods like he is trying not to make a

surprised, I did have my suspicions of

I grumble. He beams at me, then without a moment’s pause, Alpha Kohen jumps to his feet, he smacks Bellamy on the

could have shoved it in their stupid faces.” Kohen drops me back onto my seat and Bellamy instantly steps in behind me, wrapping his

isn’t comfortable telling everyone about this just yet.” Bellamy admits. I can hear forced cheer in his tone. Alpha Kohen looks confused for a moment, but

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I guess. It can be a lot.” He agreed.