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

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.

entering the kitchen

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 sitting on one of the kitchen barstools trying to look

blinking too much? Okay, I think I am not breathing manually. This is very frustrating. If Alpha Kohen notices how weird I’m being he doesn’t react. Bellamy however looks at me with clear amusement. He definitely knows that

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Gale.” he 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 cool if we could all

contemplatively. I think he is assessing my casual, leggings, baggy t–shirt, no shoes and barely brushed

to it being you, although now that I think about it, it makes perfect sense.” He winks at me. I’m like ninety nine percent sure that Alpha Kohen is another one of those 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 breath. Okay, telling everyone might be a bit much. But I could start slow. I’ve been making progress all week, what’s a little more? I can freak out about it

exactly a house guest…” I pause, Alpha

wrong? I can’t scent anyone else around here. Unless they’re not around anymore. Is my information

my words before I say them. That was the most roundabout way I could possibly have come up with to say

Okay, he is showing a huge amount of false obliviousness. He knows what’s going on, he’s giving me an out by pretending not to notice. But it’s actually not

I came to stay originally but. I mean, I want to stay and… Bellamy asked me to

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

you both. I can’t say I’m surprised, I did have my suspicions of course.” He looks like he

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

is GREAT news. I’m so thrilled for you! Why didn’t you say something sooner? Kane you could have shoved it in their stupid faces.” Kohen drops me back onto my seat and Bellamy instantly steps in behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist posessively.

can hear forced cheer in his tone. Alpha Kohen looks confused for a moment, but

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it I guess. It can