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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the information I tell you,

I don’t need anyone interfering

can agree to that.

I feel you really need to know. Most of the time you are better off not knowing.” Bellamy hesitates. I can tell he has something he wants to say

else?” he asks. I

need you to promise you will try your

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

I can’t judge anyone anyway. It’s not like I have

states. I nod.

test then.” he grins,

will follow me then.” he offers me his arm, just as Shaun had. This time, I take it on my own. Bellamy leads me out onto the street where a group

Shifters stand waiting.

so here they are.” he explains

much choice so it’s not a surprise. Just pick someone.” I tell him. He points to a man

on the far right.” I answer. Bellamy nods, a

expression on his face.

in the pink shirt?” he

mate is the really tall guy in the middle. The

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but I hold up

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is fated to be friends with the guy at the front. The

more about him?” I

mate nearby, but not in this group. His mate is…” I spin around

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

woman pregnant?” I ask.

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

the child. Maybe not right

are flowers lying over the stone. I kneel before it and place a hand over the cool rock. I can feel a few tears running down my cheeks. It always breaks my heart to see threads connecting to those who are no longer with us. I know that death happens to everyone eventually, but it seems unfair that fate gives us soul mates then allows us to be parted from them. But they aren’t really parted are they? The glowing red thread in front of me shows me that even now the two of them are connected. One day, they

you satisfied?” I demand. Bellamy

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I expected you to say you couldn’t answer.” he blurts out. I sigh. It isn’t his

you tell me what you see?” he