Strings of Fate

8- Tests and tombstones

“You’re right.” He grumbles out.

“Excuse me?” I question. He repeats himself.

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“You’re right okay? I should have tried asking you first. I will try to remember to do so in the future. I have been worried about my sister and after hearing she got engaged I might have gone a little out of control. Don’t worry about your job. I know the man who owns Borderline, I will make sure you don’t get in trouble for missing your shift today.” He takes a deep breath and releases it.

“I am hoping that you will agree to help me protect my sister by further investigating Tristan.” He manages to keep his voice calm but seems uncomfortable. I do notice that he hasn’t actually apologised. But I guess admitting he is wrong is the first step.

“I thought you didn’t really believe in my power?” My tone makes the statement a question. Bellamy shrugs.

“I’m not sure I do. Maybe it is just because you seem to be the only other person around here who is suspicious of Tristan, but I find I really want to trust you.” he explains.

“So you have decided you do believe me?” I question. Bellamy shrugs again.

“I’ve decided I want to believe you. So I have come up with a way to test you. I will give you a chance to observe some of my Shifters, and you will tell me which ones are fated mates or any other relationships you can see. I know everyone here and will be able to tell if you are seeing something true.” he explains. He seems proud of his idea. I’m not so sure of it.

“I don’t know about this. I usually try to avoid sharing what I see. It seems a bit like a violation of privacy to share what threads I can see on people.” I try to explain. Bellamy looks thoughtful.

“Perhaps, but I can think of no other way to be sure.” I consider for a moment.

“I will tell you, but I have a few conditions.” Bellamy waits for me to explain.

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I tell you, not

don’t need anyone

agree to that.

really need to know. Most of the time you are better off not knowing.” Bellamy hesitates.

Anything else?” he

someone’s threads. I need you to promise you will try your best not to judge them.

mixed up

will take time to sort themselves out. It is easy to be frustrated with people when you feel they are making the wrong decisions, but you have to remember they don’t know. Do

It’s not like I have my life all figured out.”

states. I nod.

do your test then.” he grins,

as Shaun had. This time, I take it on my own. Bellamy leads me out onto the street where a group of about

Shifters stand waiting.

they are.” he explains

me much choice so it’s not a surprise. Just pick someone.” I tell

is the lady with red hair on the far right.” I

expression on his face.

in the

is the really tall guy in the middle. The blonde one.”

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I hold

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guy at the front. The one wearing all black who looks a little goth if you ask me.” I

more about

mate is…”

It leads to one of the women in the group, but not to her chest as it usually

pregnant?” I ask. Bellamy grins,

been trying for a child for a while now.” he answers. I smile, pleased

it’s good news then. The guy in black will be mentor to the child. Maybe

hand over the cool rock. I can feel a few tears running down my cheeks. It always breaks my heart to see threads

satisfied?” I demand. Bellamy looks

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for her. I expected you to say you couldn’t answer.” he blurts out. I sigh.

tell me what you see?” he