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 isn’t

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found her? 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

pressure on.

harder? Or maybe we should invite over some. Shifters from other cities?” Finally Ryann’s control snaps as I knew

there’s no need to rush fate!” I cross my arms over my chest. Seriously?

to me Ry because as far as I can. tell you already have!” I snap at her, daring her to lie to me again. Ryann stares back at me with wide eyes. She tries to deny it a little longer but

chance to be honest

stop lying to me. Am I your friend or

course you’re my friend.” She rushes to reassure me. I nod, happy that she can be

THAT at least.

tell me the truth. Are you my brother’s mate?” 1 stare at her and she

whispering her answer.

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

me into action.

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

seem frozen in place. I think I messed up. I should have made sure we had

didn’t know he was there. I swear.” I

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gave it away?” She asks. Is it wrong to answer that I got jealous of how close they’re

sister. No one else fights with 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 and

Ryann is still crying and

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

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