Strings of Fate

Bellamy 3- Shoes and shock

“Well, first I really would like to know how you found me. I didn’t even put my full name on

the note, and you didn’t know it until I told you, so I doubt you got my details from anyone at Borderline.” Ryann reasons. Actually, I probably could have gotten the answer, the owner owes me a favour and my company manages a lot of his businesses‘ security. Still, I suppose it is a fair question. I was concerned myself at how stalkerish my behaviour might seem. I shrug

since she seems so fond of the gesture.

“Your scent was all over the note. I assumed that it was placed in my sister’s bag at the restaurant since that’s the only place she went that evening, so I went there. It didn’t take me long to find you from there. Your scent was… exceptionally easy to follow.” Seriously, I don’t think I’ve ever tracked someone so easily. Not that I track people often. But either way it was strangely simple to follow her home.

“Maybe it’s because I walked home barefoot.” She comments casually. Yeah that would explain it. Except… Did she say she walked home without shoes?

“Barefoot? Why would you do that?” She points to a pair of black high heeled shoes that have

been abandoned by the front door.

“Because those shoes are evil and I am pretty sure they were biting my feet off or something. Sadly, they are part of my uniform at work.” She sounds disgusted, I raise an eyebrow. That seems a little dramatic, they’re just shoes. My sister wears them often enough and she doesn’t usually complain about them.

“Biting your feet off? Surely they can’t be THAT bad…” I trail off then stare in horror as she lifts her foot to show me. The entire back of her foot is torn up with half healed blisters and fresh ones. It looks super painful. All that from a pair of SHOES? I actually feel sick thinking

about it.

“They are definitely that bad.” I don’t think. I grab her foot and pull it closer so I can examine it properly. Do these need treating? What if they get infected? Maybe I should call Dr Dae and- oh. What the hell am I doing? I drop Ryann’s foot and awkwardly try to act normal as she pulls her slipper back on. Thankfully, she doesn’t bring it up because I really don’t have an explanation for my behaviour. She changes the topic and is almost shy when she asks. I can scent a tang of fear on her and I find I don’t like it.

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“… how did your sister react when she saw the note?” Oh. I stare at the floor as I answer.

“She hasn’t actually seen it. I scented something different in her purse, you I suppose, and I took it before she saw. She was excited and didn’t seem to notice it.” I tell her guiltily.

She comments. Ouch, what

know if there was anything to the note. Besides…” I hesitate before sharing my fears, but this conversation will go more smoothly if

too sure about Tristan. I’ve never really bonded with him.” The look she gives me tells me that she can read between the lines. She opens her mouth, probably to call me out on it when a clattering at the open front door gets my attention. I was so caught up in Ryann I didn’t even notice anyone approaching. That is completely unacceptable. I

at the door is pathetic and Ryann doesn’t seem fond of him. An opinion I share when the first thing that

he bites out, staring at the mark

intend to have Shifters coming at all hours in my building.” He snaps at her. What an ass, I take a step closer, I don’t like how he is

seems he has poor manners. Paul, get out of MY apartment. This building belongs to Maggie, not you and there is no reason why I can’t invite whoever I please.” Her words are firm. Yeah okay, I probably misjudged her. I don’t

for coming to ch*ck on you after this brute almost knocked your door down. I could hear it from downstairs. Magics really all act like

queen.

she chooses to live near?

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of the mark that proves she is indeed a Magic. The asshole

Ryann. In a flash, she is in his face and her hand flies, slapping the man hard across the face. The man swears and raises his hand. Oh not on my watch. I step forward and catch his wrist. I hold it maybe a little tighter than is needed but I have a point to make. This man needs to leave. Actually, he needs to move. I don’t want him living near Ryann. He’s

1. first blow but he was asking for

Ryann again. I

most people, he folds underneath the

upset and kind of

that. He didn’t need to know that I’m

second floor again. She did

I watch her closely, trying to figure out what to do. I don’t regret my actions, but she clearly does.

on her arm.

her, trying to reassure her. She doesn’t seem pleased. Actually

at

else you needed?” She demands. Wait what? Does she not want to

She

to do and would appreciate it if you would just leave already.” She seems eager for me to leave. I’m reluctant, I kind

when she cuts me off. She touches my arm and I almost jump out of my skin. She tugs me towards the door and I let her.