Strings of Fate

184- Lifeless and lawn

The hour and a half that it takes for Alex to gather all the necessary information is somehow the longest hour and a half of my life and the shortest all at the same time. It drags on but is also over far too quickly. We all head downstairs to get ready to leave and meet the others.

“Okay, so Darrien and Aaron will stay here with you guys and we will call you as soon as we have them.” Bellamy announces his plan confidently. I make eye contact with Megan who looks just as sceptical as me. Does he seriously think we’re going to just sit here and wait?

“Yeah, no. That’s not going to work for me. Bellamy you can’t seriously think we’re just going to sit around here and wait. We’re coming with you.” I argue. Bellamy shakes his head adamantly.

“Absolutely not. It’s not safe.” He refuses. I roll my eyes.

“It’s not safe for you either.” I point out. Bellamy crosses his arms and stares me down.

“You can’t fight.” He argues.

“I don’t need to fight to be useful. I can keep a look out, or help with communication. Not to mention, Kiara will hopefully recognise my voice. She’s going to need something familiar and I’m the best we’ve got.” I tell him stubbornly, holding his gaze in the way only I can manage. I know Bellamy can see my point, but he isn’t giving up

yet.

“You’ll distract me. I’ll be too busy worrying about you.” He insists. I shake my head.

“You’ll worry either way. If you didn’t want me around, you shouldn’t have asked me to work with you.” I glare and Bellamy lets out what sounds almost like a growl. I take pity on him and relent just a little.

“I’m not saying I need to be in the middle of the action. I’ll wait in the car. You can call me in when you need me.” I suggest. He still looks kind of pissed off but he gives a stiff nod.

in the car.” His eyes flick to Megan.

be staying with you. I don’t care what happens, you will NOT get out of the vehicle unless I say so.” He orders. Eh, close enough. I know he’s just worried about me so I nod my agreement and I hear Megan agree too. Darrien doesn’t seem thrilled with the agreement either. He and Bellamy exchange a look that clearly says; ‘Seriously, what are we even doing with these

of a totally normal house in an average neighbourhood. I know there is no reason why there would be anything wrong with the house, but I still pictured it as old or decrepit. I wanted to see it dirty and falling apart, in disrepair like a villain’s house should be.

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Lifeless and

is pretty much plastered to the window along with Megan’s as we watch Bellamy and five other guards, including Shaun, quietly approach the house. I see them test the handle on the front door, then without warning, one of the bigger guys kicks down the front

sucks. We can’t

just as much reason to hate you

know. But that doesn’t make this less frustrating!” She continues.

with like, b*dy cams. Then we could have watched. Something to remember for next time something like this happens. I bet Alex could do it for us.” I point out. Megan nods seriously, but it only takes a few seconds for her eyes to

I ask, bouncing

soon as it’s safe, Alpha Kane will call for you.” He assures me. I don’t feel any better. In fact I’m starting to feel worse. Something is wrong. I just know it. I sit and try to focus on keeping my breathing even. My heart is racing which is just ridiculous, all I’m doing is sitting here!!

blink. I didn’t even know I could move that fast. 1 fly into Bellamy’s arms and he catches me. After a moment I

safe to get out of the car.” Bellamy objects.

How did it go? Do we have Kiara?” I ask. Bellamy’s face turns

up a fight at all. But Ry… there is no one

I demand.

is no one there. Just Cheryl Ryann… Kiara isn’t here.”

Maybe you missed her, maybe she’s hidden?” I suggest, my voice quiet, not ready to