Strings of Fate

32- Fighting and flirting

Bellamy nods.

“Yep, the Alpha position is not technically handed through family ties, but it is quite common as dominance runs in families, although there is a big nature versus nurture debate about it all. Megan is much higher in the pack hierarchy than Tristan is. Marrying her would definitely raise his status, and should something happen to me, he would be a serious candidate for the new Alpha.” 1 frown.

“What about Megan? Couldn’t she be the Alpha. Or is there some annoying, guys only type rule happening here?” Bellamy laughs.

“Don’t worry, we aren’t being all sexist about this. Women can be Alpha. Technically whoever I end up with would be considered the Alpha female. There’s a reason I’m expected to hurry up and find a mate. Usually the job of Alpha is considered a job for a pair. That’s why if something were to happen to me and Megan took over, marrying her would make Tristan the Alpha. Really

two should be phrased as ‘one of the Alphas‘ as in plural since there are basically

two of them. A Shifter has the same authority that their mate has and they are allowed to speak on behalf of their mate.” How did we get back to discussing Bellamy’s relationship issues? I was trying to avoid this kind of discussion. I sigh internally. All I’m getting from this is that if I tell Bellamy about our red thread, I’ll get power and a whole bunch of responsibilities that I really don’t actually want. Yippee.

“So basically if Tristan marries Megan, you should probably watch your meals and avoid. wandering alone in dark creepy alleys because he’ll be after your ass.” I sum up. Bellamy

shrugs.

“That’s about it.” He agrees.

“Wow, sucks to be you right now.” I sit back in my chair, comfy now that I’ve finished eating.

are focused on me and he looks as handsome as I’ve ever seen him. I really wish he would stop. I kind of awkwardly laugh and avoid his gaze. I let my long hair fall into my face slightly to hide. Sensing my awkwardness,

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you like something for

exchange for playing babysitter and nurse today. I’ve gotta leave space for those. If you’re nice I’ll even let you try a few. Maggie makes the best. cookies.” I smile at

were very cosy with Darrien today.” I roll my

discussion?” I remind him.

he will be

you can talk. You’ve stayed the night twice now.” I’m working hard not to raise my voice in the restaurant.

it’s different. Just, promise me you won’t invite anyone else into your home like that. Not even the guards I assign you. It’s… inappropriate.”

Okay, so I have no intention of inviting anyone weird into my home or anything like that, but still, I don’t appreciate Bellamy trying to boss me around. He glares at me and opens his mouth to respond. He never gets the chance as the oblivious server takes this moment to bring us our bill. I reach for it. It is definitely my turn. to pay for a meal. It’s gone in a flash, Bellamy using his superior Shifter speed and reflexes to take the bill before I get the chance. He slips some cash inside and hands it back to the server and tells her to keep the change. Throughout the entire interaction he

this.” She holds out

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Is she seriously trying to give him her number right now? This isn’t a date, but she doesn’t know that. It’s like she has no dignity at all. So much for sisterhood, it’s clearly every girl for herself in this world. I glance over at Bellamy he looks pissed off, but then again he was already angry at me so it’s hard to say if this is actually a change or not. I step forward since I’m the one being insulted here. I hold out a hand for the paper. She looks horrified, but

she is a stranger to Bellamy and clarified that he and I are on a first name basis. I glance

said it, it’s hard not to think that he’s implying something else. Is this what he sounds like when he’s flirting? Maybe I don’t need to worry he’s overly interested in me because I’ve never heard him speak in that kind of tone before. Obviously he is doing so for the benefit of the hostess. I try not to be too awkward and ruin the point he is trying to make. I find

of sight, I yank myself

over to where the car is parked. He hits the beeper and I open the door and climb into my seat before he gets a chance to try and open the door for me.

Oh right, I ignored his arm again. Well, he kind of deserved it. I roll my eyes at him and angle myself away from him to

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jerk again.” I try and keep my voice