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

Yes. I definitely would rather not have them in my home any longer than I absolutely have to.” Bellamy agrees. I can hear them approaching the kitchen. There really isn’t anywhere I can go from here to avoid them, but it’s just Alpha Kohen, I don’t mind talking to him. He’s definitely my favourite out of the Alphas. Well, excluding

they’re entering the kitchen

might be assholes, but I swear I just want what’s, best for you. I did

hi there. Nice seeing you again.” I greet him, my voice is probably a little higher pitched than usual. How do I normally sit? Am I blinking too much? Okay, I think I am not breathing manually.

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again too Miss Gale.” he greets me

me Ryann.” I tell him. I genuinely like him, I kind of hope his wife- I mean mate, is as nice as he is. It would be cool if

he is assessing my casual,

people who is completely aware of Bellamy and I’s not–so–secret secret but is polite enough to just subtly allude to it rather than pointing it out. I make eye contact with Bellamy as he hands me my drink and I can tell he knows it too. This is just stupid. The Alphas are harassing Bellamy constantly and I can end it at any time. It’s barely even a secret anymore. I take a deep

guest…”

Unless they’re not around anymore. Is my

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

right?” He says cheerfully. Okay, he is showing a huge amount of false obliviousness. He knows

want to stay and… Bellamy asked me to stay, because… well.” I

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

my suspicions of course.” He looks like he is repressing a

I grumble. He beams at me, then without a moment’s pause, Alpha Kohen jumps to his feet, he smacks Bellamy on the back then grabs me out of my seat and

Bellamy instantly steps in behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist posessively. I roll my eyes at his jealousy but

hear forced cheer in

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get it I guess. It can be