Strings of Fate

Aaron 6- Plus one and prompting

The next few weekends follow a predictable pattern. I would watch all of Penelope’s performances, she would stop by afterwards and say hi to me and chat for a few then I would walk her to her car and say goodnight. I spend my whole week looking forward to the weekend and more and more I wish I could spend time with Penelope elsewhere. Maybe get dinner. I was thinking how it would be interesting to see her interact with my sisters and how I’d enjoy showing her around the Shifter compound. I show her the Cock Tales group chat one night and I wonder what it would be like if she was part of the group, what comments she would contribute. The Alpha’s wedding is coming up soon and I imagine. what it would be like having someone to attend it with me. Penelope is the type of person who gets along with everyone so I can’t imagine that she would have any difficulties fitting in, unlike me. I’ve never minded being alone, but I enjoy spending time with Penelope and hearing what she has to say, and I want to tell her things too. To share the gossip I hear from the group chats or the observations I’v

been making about our various friend’s relationships. 1 I want to tell her about the time I had to watch the two Alpha’s avoid each other for months while they figured out their feelings. But I have no idea what she wants from me. I don’t know how to start telling her these things, or how to bring them up. So I just stay quiet, answering when she asks me something and hoping that maybe she will ask something that will allow me to express what I actually want. It’s not that I want to change how I am, I just want a chance to share it more.

It’s a Saturday evening, although not too late yet. I am out taking Alpha Ryann to meet up with Alpha Kane. We’re walking through a shopping district that is open late for the more nocturnal types of Magics and waiting for him to turn up. I’m hoping it will be soon so that I will have time to go see Penelope’s performance. She’s probably at the club getting ready now. It’s not too far from here so as long as Alpha Kane doesn’t take too much longer I can probably still make it on time. I’m doing my best to not show my impatience as we walk together, but it might be showing a little because Alpha Ryann has been watching me closely for a few minutes now and she seems suspicious and distracted. When I go to meet her gaze she looks away and off into the distance, briefly tripping over. She steadies herself with her light grip on my arm and her eyes dart back to me again then away as she focuses on walking safely.

“So Aaron, I’ve been wondering… Do you have a plus one for my wedding? A girlfriend or a close friend you could ask? I mean Megan and Darrien will be going together. Shaun will be with Amber and I’m sure that Harry will be harassing Cam for the whole day. Alex told me he

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you to

checked with you yet. It would be a shame for spend the whole time by yourself, although you have to promise to save me a dance.” She adds casually. Almost too casually actually. I consider how to answer. I DID think of asking Penelope, but we haven’t even interacted outside of the club. Taking her to a huge wedding event might be asking a little much at this point. I haven’t even managed to ask her for a drink, and we spend all our time IN A BAR. She did give me her number so I could text her, maybe find a way to casually mention the wedding… But no. It would be completely

shoulders in a noncommittal gesture. Alpha Ryann rolls her eyes

of distracted. Sometimes pretty eager to leave work too. Are you sure there’s no lovely Shifter

She can. obviously feel it with

it!” She bounces excitedly.

blurts out question after question not leaving time for me to answer even if I did know what to say. I stare at her helplessly. She is caught up in her excitement and I doubt she will be satisfied with

her next?” She tries again. Almost unconsciously, I look in the general direction of the club where I know Penelope must be. Alpha Ryann follows my gaze

pulled from her thoughts by the arrival of Alpha Kane who immediately pulls her into his arms and tight against his

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thought we were meeting at the restaurant.” He asks curiously.

minute.” She responds with a sweet smile before returning her attention to

1. me.

Actually, take tomorrow off too, You’ve been working too much lately. I suspect you have better things to do.” She tells me with a cheeky grin. I’m a little embarrassed, but letting me leave now means I can make the performance and I’ll have plenty of