Strings of Fate

Bellamy 4- Waiting and wanting

I leave Ryann alone for two days before I lose my patience. I use that time to look up anything I can about her. I make use of my authority as Alpha and convince the Magic Registration Office to show me her file and, as she said, her magic is recorded as ‘unknown.” Damn, so she wasn’t lying about that at least. For some reason I’m happy about that. Probably because it means she really might be useful to me for helping get rid of Tristan. Although I can’t deny there is a small part of me that just kind of wants to see her again. Probably just because she smells good. I barely know her, why would I care if I see her again?I decide that this time, Ryann needs to come to me. If only because she can’t kick me out of my own office at least. I send Shaun and Aaron to pick her up from work. Shaun because he’s charming and friendly enough that he might be able to set her at ease, and Aaron because he’s intimidating so it should prevent her from kicking up a fuss. Also, because he’s so quiet that at least I know there will be one person who isn’t gossiping about her. Although that might be a pointless hope since I am sending Shaun. Maybe that was a mistake now that I

think about it. I should have sent Aaron alone…. Shit.

It takes less than an hour for them to return with Ryann. I’m just finishing up a phone call. I WANT to believe in Ryann’s abilities, but I think I would like a little proof. Hopefully the test I’ve arranged for her will satisfy my suspicious nature.

“I need to go.” I hang up and stand up to greet her. I’m oddly a little nervous.

“Alpha Kane. We have bought Ryann Gale here, as you requested.” Shaun says cheerfully. I’m not sure he knows how to be anything other than cheerful actually. I examine Ryann. She hides it well, but she can’t hide the flash of horror that passes over her face. Clearly she hadn’t figured out exactly who she was coming to see, although I have to say I’m a little offended. I know our first meeting wasn’t that great, but is it really THAT bad seeing me

again? I was kind of looking forward to seeing her. Her face is bank for a moment as she works to hide her emotions, but it doesn’t last and eventually settles on a slightly irritated scowl. She narrows her eyes at me, places her hands on her hips and stares at me. I have to work not to laugh. I think she is trying to look intimidating but she’s too sweet looking for it to really have any impact.

“Thank you Shaun, Aaron. You may leave.” They nod and quickly follow my orders, although I notice a curious glance from Shaun on the way out. Damnit. I offer Ryann a seat but she

refuses.

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not happy with me. It want her to be comfortable so I do my best to appear relaxed and lean on the corner of my desk. Since it seems

her.

claim to have, then I should use it. You will spend some time and confirm the relationship, threads you called them? Between my sister and Tristan. If it is true that he has another soul mate then you will help me locate and identify this person.” I feel like what I want is very reasonable. I already know that she has a vested interest in helping Megan so there is no

have a better plan? All she did was write a weird note!

that what

I repeat, my words

it’s like she explodes and just

anymore.

do anything you tell me to do? You’re ordering me around like I should care about what you think. No. I have no intention of listening to anything you have to say. You show up at my home and invite yourself in. Then, when I tell you to leave, you yell at me, and now you have basically kidnapped me! I was at work. I am probably going to lose my job now because I left early. What gives you the right to do any of this?” She demands. I glare. What gives me the right? I’m the Alpha! It’s my job to protect all my Shifters, especially my own sister. I’m just doing what I have to do.

and leading people is my job.” I

no choice in coming here. That makes you less of a leader and more of an asshole.” That’s just unfair. Did she not see how easily Aaron and Shaun obeyed me? I couldn’t be Alpha if my Shifters didn’t respect me. I might be young but I’ve been managing, even if it’s not going as smoothly as the other Alphas might

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and we can make do. She has no idea how hard I work to be a good leader! I push off the desk and step closer to

work not to be distracted by her scent when I stand this close.

speak to me when

time. Did it never occur to you to ASK me, or maybe invite me to meet up with you? If you recall I got myself into this mess because I want to protect your sister. I’m not going to suddenly abandon that. I am perfectly