Strings of Fate

210- Announcement and alarm

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my own

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Now normally a large group like this would be at least a little uncomfortable with me. Usually I end up distracted by all the threads streaming between people, blocking my vision and generally giving me a headache. But oddly enough I’m actually fairly relaxed. Everyone here is actually sitting near their best friends and partners and the result is that all the threads. here are short and not blocking my view in any way. Okay, so apparently the solution to my problem with crowds is that everyone just needs to stand directly next to the people they love at all times. It would make my life a lot easier. Maybe I should start matchmaking for the sake sanity. Yeah or not… But it is really nice being able to see everyone’s faces with no issues. The meal is going well, everyone is chatting and enjoying themselves while we stuff ourselves sil

silly. Megan, Kiara and I chose to set up a self–serve type meal with a bunch of serving platter’s all in the middle of the table so everyone can just help themselves. Kiara is still eating a lot more than you would expect a girl her age and size to eat but I think maybe a bit less than she was yesterday so maybe it’s slowing down again to normal. It’s a good sign. I think. Dr Dae said she would drop by again soon to ch*ck in and I think she will be happy with Kiara’s progress, not that I would be able to tell with how cranky she seems most of the time. I was a little worried that Alpha Kohen and his wife Marie would be uncomfortable since they don’t really know anyone here too well and, like Bellamy, they probably have somet issues with other Shifters treating them formally. But I shouldn’t have been concerned, Alpha Kohen is just so FRIENDLY it’s impossible to be awkward around him for long. Not to mention Maire is just so sweet and approachable and throw in baby Mikaela who is the

ultimate ice breaker. Apparently basically every adult here is a baby person. After we finished eating we sort of all ended up moving around, swapping seats so we could chat with different people. The women all smiled and awwed after the baby for a few minutes then moved on, the men however have been taking turns passing her around and generally obsessing over

her.

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‘Since having my daughter I’ve realised that the only thing more adorable than her is her in my husband’s arms. There’s just something about a man being sweet to a baby that tugs at my heart.” Marie watches her husband dreamily while Darrien hands Mikaela back to him. I think back to when it was Bellamy’s turn to hold her and I can’t help but agree.

“You’re not wrong. But I don’t think the age of the child makes that much difference. It’s adorable just seeing them interact with the kids in general.” I point out, gesturing to Bellamy who is currently trying to convince Logan and Kiara to teach him their secret code language. Kiara is shaking her head adamantly, hair flicking about her ears and Logan has his arms.

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crossed over his ch*st as he bluntly refuses.

If we tell you then it won’t be a secret!” He

about!” Bellamy objects. Kiara giggles

smile.

point.” Marie says with a wink. Megan takes the chance to

brother is getting attached. Have you worked out where

she can’t at least visit us.” Megan says

before

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I’ll grab Bellamy, we can make an

widen.

Logan follows along. Maggie is sitting with Aaron who has been here all afternoon and has somehow not said a word. Even more impressively, he and Maggie seem to be in the middle of a full on conversation. Maggie is the only one speaking, he’s just nodding regularly

something sweetheart?” Bellamy leans down and presses a k*ss into my

plan is for Kiara.” I prompt him.

to do and we’ve decided that Kiara is going to stay here with us.” Bellamy announces. Kiara comes over and slips her hand into mine, squeezing it tightly. The room erupts into a chaotic ramble as everyone congratulates us and her while trying to remain calm and somewhat serious as they remember WHY Kiara needs a new home. Still, everyone is about

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decent for him and she turns to me in excitement, I’m guessing because she got him to speak. She’s caught onto the game I

Kane, Miss Gale. Would you like me to find the appropriate documentation regarding Kiara staying here?” Alex approaches us and offers.

great.” I tell him cheerfull

here.” He slides a piece of paper out of the bag he has with him. that contains the laptop he carries everywhere. Bellamy reads over the

didn’t think it would be

more

Shaun, when did I sort out the custody papers for Kiara?” He says loudly. Shaun leans around from where

papers? You’ve been carrying them around for at least

than that?” Shaun muses loudly.