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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can’t share the information I tell you,

it’s doing. I don’t need anyone

can agree to that. What

Most of the time you are better off not knowing.” Bellamy hesitates. I can tell he

else?” he

promise you will try your best not to

mixed up

be frustrated with people when you feel they are

anyone anyway. It’s not like I

states. I nod.

do your test then.” he

I

Shifters stand waiting.

here they are.” he explains smugly.

pick someone.” I tell him. He points to a man towards

with red hair on the far right.”

expression on his face.

woman in the pink

guy in the middle. The blonde one.” Bellamy is

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I hold

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the front. The one wearing all black who looks a little

you tell me more about him?”

not in this group. His mate is…” I spin around and wave at

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

pregnant?” I

she has been trying for a child for a while now.” he answers.

be mentor to the child. Maybe not right away, but he

pleasant enough but her general demeanour is sad. Her red thread leads away from the group. I have an awful feeling about this. I decide to follow the thread properly rather than just point to it. Bellamy follows behind me as I make my way through the compound. My fears are confirmed when I find myself in a small cemetery. I make my way over to the stone the red thread leads to. There are flowers lying over the stone. I kneel before it and place a hand over the cool rock. I can feel a few

I

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answer.” he blurts

what you see?” he asks, almost