Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate

213- Managing and marrying

Bellamy is breathing heavily and I am staring up at him, completely bewildered. I think back over my words and realise what’s wrong.

“Bellamy, I didn’t mean our red thread. That hasn’t changed.” I reassure him. I scrunch up my

nose.

“You really think I would leave you like that? And what, I waited until we were in bed together on the day we took in a child to do it?” I point out. Bellamy flushes red, he is still tense and leaning over me, but the panic is fading. I think I really scared him. Oops?

“Well when you put it that way, no. But I just… well. I was… concerned.” He forces out

awkwardly. Still bright red and still leaning over me.

“Bellamy, I have no intention of leaving you.” I tell him, a promise in my voice. He leans in and k*sses me lightly before moving back. He ends up on his side and I turn to face him.

“Okay, what were you trying to tell me before you gave me a heart attack?” Bellamy jokes.

“Something about our threads changing?” He prompts.

“Uh, yes. We each have a new one. Green ones connecting us to Kiara.” His eyebrows fly up.

“The mentor ones? I mean that does make sense I suppose.” He comments mildly.

“Well yeah, but why are they suddenly there? They weren’t before! My whole life I have never seen anyone’s threads change and now mine have changed twice and yours have changed too. What the hell is happening?” Bellamy can hear the anxiety in my voice and he pulls me close and strokes a soothing hand up and down my back.

Alex if he ever found out more about Ananke and we can keep researching.” He reassures me. I take deep breaths to calm myself down. When I feel

know, as much as we rely on Alex he should probably get a pay

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him for help constantly.” I joke. Bellamy laughs

force to be reckoned with. If he was just a little more confident he would be unstoppable.” Bellamy says this with a completely serious expression. I

good thing he isn’t the ‘take over the world‘ type. Still, we should thank him somehow. I think he might have worked even more late nights than we have.”

assures me. Something

you talk to Kiara? You know, about seeing

nod.

She wasn’t super thrilled but she did agree. I’m not sure she really knows what to expect, but she trusts us so she’s going with it for now. I think as long as we find the right.

says thoughtfully. I can’t help but smile as I think back to how sweet he was interacting with Kiara

for the second time, I have no idea why Bellamy tenses up.

up the back of my shirt and his left is completely tangled in my hair as he holds me close.

dazed.

I mean… huh?” I stammer out. Bellamy laughs,

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to catch up. It takes probably a little longer than it should, but if he wants. me to use

thing?” I clarify and he

for her I’ve finally managed it. I’ve cared for your family.” He is so thrilled and his hands are basically glued to me.

ago. I might not have realised it until recently, but Maggie and Logan are as much my family as you and Megan are. I just didn’t realise because I was too caught up in thinking about actual legal,

had considered that though. Either way, it’s done. I’ve finally managed all