Strings of Fate

207- Invitations and interest

Maggie smiles happily at me, she can tell I’ve come to a decision.

“Tomorrow? I don’t have plans and Logan usually comes here for most of the weekend, why?”

“I want to have a dinner. A family dinner. Will you both come?” I feel kind of nervous consider Maggie to be part of my family, but I’ve never said it so bluntly before.

“We would love to come. You hear that Logan? Dinner at Ryann’s place tomorrow night.” She declares with a grin. Logan bounces in place.

“Really? Just like you said before! Will the other Shifters be there?” He asks excitedly. I nod.

“Yep, and a few others.” I confirm. Logan whirls to face Kiara.

“Hear that? We can practise our secret language in a room of people and see if we can get away with it. Make sure to keep thinking of other things we can add to it. I will too and we can trade ideas tomorrow.” He tells her cheerfully. Kiara nods eagerly and she seems much happier leaving now that she knows she will see her new friend again soon. Actually, she seems much happier just having a friend. I really hope that whoever she ends up staying with doesn’t live too far away. Not just because I don

want her to leave me but it would be cruel. to separate her from Logan and the other people she has begun to depend on.

When we get home I rush to find Bellamy in his office, Kiara in tow. He opens his arms for a hug as we enter. I hug him and step back to allow Kiara the chance to do the same if she wants. She considers for a moment then reaches around him and pats him gently on the back in a light hug. Bellamy grins and hugs her back, keeping his hold loose so that she can retreat. when she’s ready.

“I’ve decided something.” I declare. Kiara steps back and beams up at him. Bellamy is so shocked by her happy expression that he takes a moment to process what I’ve told him.

“Uh, yeah. Wait, what? You decided something. What did you decide? You ladies seem very excited by something.” He realises. I nod.

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“Yep. I’ve decided we’re having a dinner party tomorrow night. We’re inviting all our friends. Maggie and Logan are coming, they already said yes. I’ll invite everyone else in a minute.” I smile happily and Bellamy nods.

“Sure, that sounds fun. I don’t think we’ve ever really done that before. Did you want any help from me or have you got it covered?” He asks. I shrug.

“I was going to ask Megan to help, arranging parties, even small ones like this is kind of her thing, isn’t it?” Bellamy nods.

“Yes definitely. We have our meeting with Alex at three tomorrow, but it shouldn’t take long so there will be plenty of time to get ready for dinner.” He agrees.

“Yes. I did want to ask for one thing. Can you send me Alpha Kohen’s number? I was thinking I might invite him and his wife. I’ve been wanting to meet her for a while and you guys seem

to get

he would be a fun guest to have.” I

1. up.

I can’t see a reason why not. Sure, I’ll text you his number now

seems you ladies have a party to plan. Are you

smiles and

a new friend today. They already have plans to hang out again tomorrow evening.” I tell him, trying not to laugh. He winks at me and I can’t help but let a giggle slip out. Everything has changed so fast. A week ago I was tired and miserable, looking for Kiara and trapped in the house worried about

not even for any reason. Just because I want

rush upstairs to find Megan. She’s upstairs in her room typing something

laptop.

I declare. She immediately closes her laptop and turns to face

1. US.

“Sure, what’s up?”

party. Here, tomorrow night. I’m about to send out invites now but we

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help to get

What should we have for dinner, wait, how many people are coming? We probably need to get more chairs and add onto the table. Kiara, what kinds of food do you like to eat? You have to let me know if you have any ideas too, okay?” Megan is opening her laptop again. She opens a document and starts a to–do list which has far more on

COCK TALES

So we’re having a dinner party at our place tomorrow night and you’re all invited! Be here at five–thirty. Who is

I’m there. Question, who else is

invite Cam. I’m pretty sure she wouldn’t come if you

Sad but true.

already cleared my evening when you invited Maggie. I’ll

Aaron- Ok

you guys need any help getting anything

need help moving some furniture and tables later, and possibly with some

Darrien- Will do.

text Shaun and Alex.

here

you could

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fun. Who

All my friends are invited. You know who they

everyone I know.