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.

you WILL stay in the car.” His eyes flick to Megan.

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 stubborn women? We make our way out to the car, Bellamy’s hand tight on my hip. I can hear Megan and Darrien bickering. Apparently he is trying to convince her to stay home, and

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. Shouldn’t there be some outward sign of her slowly losing her mind and falling apart? I almost think I would feel better if I knew that Cheryl was not in her right mind. But no. The place is boringly normal. Maybe the grass is a little overgrown, but no more than anyone else’s lawn on the street is. Bellamy repeats his order for Megan

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and lawn

along with Megan’s as we watch Bellamy and five other guards, including Shaun, quietly approach the house. I see

waiting in the car sucks. We can’t SEE anything.” Megan

mother has just as much reason to hate you as she does

know. But that doesn’t make this less

for us.” I point out. Megan nods seriously, but it only takes a few seconds for her eyes to dart

long?” I ask, bouncing in place.

she was the only one in the house. Relax if you can. As 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

anyone can so much as blink. I didn’t even know I could move that fast. 1 fly into Bellamy’s

for me to say it’s safe to get out

go? Do we have Kiara?” I ask. Bellamy’s face

fight at all. But Ry… there is no one else

I demand. Bellamy takes my

Ryann… Kiara isn’t here.” Liflinch away from

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