Strings of Fate

Megan 2- Pushing and prodding

After my failed attempt during lunch time to get Bellamy and Ryann to talk out their

argument from last night, I spend the afternoon with p looking at wedding stuff. I take

care to make a separate note of anything that she particularly likes. I mean, I want to plan her wedding one day, even if it isn’t with my idiot brother, although I suspect it will be. It’s a nice afternoon even if Ryann is clearly a little distracted at times. It’s just getting dark when Ryann comments that she should head home and I convince her to stay over. I know Bellamy won’t mind. Things might be awkward right now but I know he likes having her nearby.

“So, I was wondering something…” Ryann comments. She looks nervous but I’m not sure why.

I thought she had gotten over her shyness with me.

“Tristan, I don’t know a lot about him, and you don’t really talk about him all that much. What’s he like?” She asks. Oh, that’s not what I was expecting. I smile and quickly answer her the same way I did everyone at my engagement party. I feel like I I’ve given this same speech. a dozen times by now.

“He’s perfect. He always says the right thing and we never fight or disagree about anything.” He really is good to me. The whole relationship has just been so easy.

“Huh, that’s nice I guess.” Ryann answers. She doesn’t sound convinced. But then again, she hasn’t spent much time with him so she wouldn’t know. Besides, her sort–of relationship is way more chaotic than mine! It’s probably a little mean of me but I can’t resist a subtle jab at

her.

“So, now it’s my turn to ask a question. How’s the hunt for Bellamy’s future mate going?” I ask casually. Ryann keeps her face neutral but I can see the flush around her cheeks. She just

shrugs at me.

“Nothing has changed.” She answers mildly. I raise an eyebrow. Is she really still trying to

deny it after last night?

“Really? Are you sure? You haven’t found her yet?” I push and she shakes ger head i denial.

insists, but she looks guilty. There is no way she

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Practically every female feline Shifter in town was at my engagement party. So it’s odd that you didn’t pick up anything.” I really want her to admit it. I think it

pressure on.

weird, maybe you need to look harder? Or maybe we should invite over some. Shifters from other cities?” Finally Ryann’s control snaps as I knew it would.

there’s no need to rush fate!” I cross my arms over my chest. Seriously? Why won’t

can. tell you already have!” I snap at her, daring her to lie to me again.

to be

me. Am I your friend or not?” I demand.

me. I nod, happy that

THAT at least.

Are you my brother’s mate?” 1 stare at her and

hands before whispering

bedroom door swings open with a bang as it hits the wall. My brother is staring at us and he

me into action.

are you doing? Go after him!” I try to push Ryann to go after him but she refuses. She is

I messed up. I should have made

know he was there. I swear.” I wipe tears off

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that I got jealous of how close they’re becoming? I give a slightly different response, although it’s still true.

him like you do. He’s always happier when you’re around and he’s incredibly worried about you when you aren’t nearby. What really confirmed it for me though is that he’s stopped sleeping. He spent a couple evenings with you

seem to be getting on a little better. Probably because you aren’t a Shifter.” Ryann is still crying and I just don’t know

didn’t say anything. Then it was too late. I couldn’t say anything. I didn’t want to ruin everything by trying to rush fate. What if he was horrified? Or worse, went along with it because he needs a mate to make the Alphas happy or because he feels obligated to me somehow. And I don’t even know how I feel. It’s all just happened too fast.” I hug her tight to my chest. Oh the poor thing. She is barely keeping up with her own emotions and she’s trying to be considerate of his too. She doesn’t know how to trust anyone. so she is just carrying on as best as she can while burdened with knowledge that most people don’t have. I thought

the case.