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, not even with the people

doing. I don’t need anyone interfering

to that.

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

Anything else?” he asks.

do tell you about someone’s threads. I need you to promise you will try your best

mixed up

take time to sort themselves out. It is easy to be frustrated with people when you feel

It’s not like I have my life

states. I nod.

I’ll do your test then.” he

follow me then.” he offers me his arm, just as Shaun had. This time, I take

Shifters stand waiting.

are.” he explains smugly. I roll my eyes

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

lady with red hair on the far right.” I

expression on his face.

in the pink

in the middle. The blonde one.”

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but I hold up

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The one wearing all black who looks a little goth if you ask me.”

me more about

mate is…” I spin around and wave at a

Also he will be a mentor to someone.” I squint as my eyes follow the green thread. It leads to one of the women in the group, but not to her chest

I ask. Bellamy

so, she has been trying for a child for a

news then. The guy in black will be mentor to the child.

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

satisfied?” I demand. Bellamy

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answer.” he blurts out. I sigh. It isn’t his fault, not really. He didn’t mean any

tell me what you see?”