Seduced by My Childhood Sweetheart’s Brother
Chapter 154

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I spend half the morning annoying Bellamy by pacing the house anxiously and staring at the phonewaiting for the Magic registration offices to call. They should call today, right? Well, at least I thinkBellamy would be annoyed if he was paying any attention to my pacing at all. What is he doinganyway? My nervous anticipation would probably drive him crazy if he weren’t busy with somethinghimself. He’s been glancing over at the front door every ten seconds since breakfast. At first I assumedit was because my pacing is annoying him, but now I’m thinking he’s waiting for someone. Are weexpecting guests that I’ve forgotten about? Actually, no. He looks far too eager for us to be havingguests. Bellamy only ever looks that eager when… well when I arrive if I’m totally honest. But I’malready here so I know he isn’t waiting for me. My question is answered when Aaron, Darrien and awoman I’ve never met before turn up at the door with a few boxes. Oh, my stuff. I was so eager for thephone call I actually totally forgot that I’m moving in completely today. So I guess in a way, Bellamy waswaiting for me. It’s actually adorable how excited he is. I’m not as enthusiastic, not because I don’t wantto be here, but mostly because I already collected all the things I care about the most. What’s left ismostly old trinkets and stuff I hoard as keepsakes.

Bellamy introduces the woman who is with them as Rio.

“Hey, I work security jobs with the guys sometimes.” She holds out a hand to shake. She looks. like asuper athletic barbie doll. Tanned skin, curves and blonde hair. She’s gorgeous and smiles brightly.

“Hello, I’m Ryann.” I say, shaking her hand lightly before releasing it. Who is she and why is

she here exactly?

“Oh, did Alpha Kane not tell you that I would be coming? He asked the security team to collect yourstuff from your apartment but he suggested it might be useful for a woman to go along too. I usually getjobs where I need to blend in more, this was a nice relaxing way to spend the morning. Oh, I was the

one to pack up the contents of your bedroom. I let the guys. take care of the living area and all theheavy lifting. We have your TV and all your kitchen stuff. We did leave your furniture, but we can goback for it if you need any of it?” She continues talking without so much as taking a breath.

“I have been wondering who you are by the way, a lot of us have. I asked Alex but he won’t tell meanything. Darrien and Shaun just tell me I should keep my nose out of other people’s

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business. Aaron won’t even answer when I ask. It’s so annoying. At first I thought you were just friendswith Megan, but then Alpha Kane called and arranged all this so I was thinking maybe you’re close tohim too. Then I found a bunch of his clothes in one of the drawers in

your room. Sorry if I wasn’t meant to replace that but I WAS packing up your stuff. Figured the guysshouldn’t have access to your underwear drawer and all that.” She notices my dumbstruck expressionand finally, the talking stops.

“Uh.” That’s about all I can get out. What just happened? She went through so much so fast. I guessthat she is one of the female security guards that Bellamy told me about. I can see why he wouldn’tassign her to jobs where he wants to scare people off because she isn’t even remotely intimidating. I’dsay she doesn’t blend in either, but to be honest I can’t imagine that anyone suspects her of beingsecurity of any kind. She might draw attention, but I doubt she draws suspicion. And apparentlyBellamy called her to help pack up my stuff, he must have remembered how unenthusiastic I was at theidea of having any of the guys packing up my stuff. That’s really sweet of him. Although it may havebackfired a little because replaceing Bellamy’s clothes in my dresser was more than a little bit of a hint asto our relationship.

“Rio. You’ve said too much.” Bellamy’s tone is a dark warning and his brow is furrowed. He

makes eye contact with her and her gaze hits the floor fast.

“I apologise, Alpha Kane. I didn’t mean to overstep. I just thought…” Rio keeps her head lowered andtrails off. Bellamy looks annoyed, but I suspect he is more annoyed at himself. I pat his arm and take astep in front of him.

“What did you think, Rio? I’d like to know.” I tell her, trying to keep my tone friendly. She glances upthrough her eyelashes and my expression must be at least a little bit reassuring, which is my goalbecause she lifts her head to look up at me.

“I thought you and Alpha Kane might be a couple. And I thought that if I’m having those thoughts Ishould tell you outright rather than pretend I don’t know. I thought it might be useful for you to knowthat… if this is some kind of secret, I’ll keep it to myself. But if you need anything… well I already knowand I am always happy to help.” She sounds very uncomfortable. I glance back at Bellamy and I cansee his expression has softened. He was just worried, not angry.

“Thank you Rio. Uhm… 1, well. You’re… not exactly wrong. But I would rather not go telling everyonejust yet. So I would appreciate it if you kept it to yourself. At least for now.” I tell

her. She raises an eyebrow.

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“You’re asking me. Not telling me.” She clarifies, she seems confused. I shrug.

“Secrets shouldn’t be demanded. If you keep a secret for me, it’s a favour. Not something I candemand. Not to mention I’m not exactly in a position to be making demands.” I explain. It’s the truth. I

don’t want everyone to know, but I’m not going to ORDER her to keep things to herself. She has theright to honesty if she wants it. She looks up at Bellamy who shrugs.

“Ryann has my support for whatever she chooses to do.” He says firmly. Rio grins.

“Congratulations Alpha Kane.” She turns to me.

“And to you too. It seems you aren’t as far from making demands as you think you are.” She winks atme and I shrug awkwardly.

Rio is nice… like… excessively nice, and for the first time I understand what Bellamy means

when he says he has problems maintaining friendships with the other Shifters because they’re

respectful. Rio treats me in a weirdly formal way. I suppose I need to get used to it, but I do hope shelightens up a little. I don’t want things to be like this all the time. She gives me her phone number andtells me about fifty times that she will keep her information about Bellamy and I’s relationship to herself.When she leaves, I replace I am oddly exhausted. Bellamy

carries my boxes upstairs. Aaron stays downstairs and moves the kitchen boxes to.. Well, the kitchen.Interestingly, Bellamy lets Darrien come upstairs to the ‘family only zone‘ to help carry boxes to his… Imean, OUR room. I’ve only seen Darrien step up for like thirty seconds to call Megan or to help herwith something, except for that one time he helped Megan with that video project. He’s definitely neverbeen allowed in Bellamy’s room. I can confirm this based on how curious he is to look around. Bellamyis definitely trusting Darrien a lot more and I’d say he’s even fond of him now. It’ll be good for him tohave a brother.

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