Seduced by My Childhood Sweetheart’s Brother
Chapter 155

Strings of Fate

155- Sisters and similarities

Once everyone leaves, Bellamy pulls me aside to talk.

“Ry, I didn’t mean for Rio to replace out about us like that. It was an accident. I was just trying to beconsiderate. I guess I didn’t think it through as well as I should have.” His tone is apologetic. I sigh.

“I know that Bels, It’s not your fault. I’m not mad. Accidents happen.” I reassure him. He looks relieved,then contemplative.

“You didn’t have to tell her the truth.” He remarks. I roll my eyes.

“Sure I did. I said I want to keep things to ourselves, that doesn’t mean I want to outright lie to people.Rio already confirmed that there are rumours and eventually, I suppose we will confirm them.” I thinkaloud. Bellamy smiles happily.

“Good. I wouldn’t enjoy having to hear you deny that you’re mine.” He hugs me tightly and I poke him inthe ribs.

“Maybe you’re mine.” I tease and he just laughs.

“Of course I’m yours. That was implied.” He assures me.

“Good.” I pull back.

And thank you by the way, for trying to be considerate by getting a woman to pack my stuff. Now. I’mstill waiting for a phone call. I’m going to go unpack my stuff while I wait. Wanna come and rearrange itall when I inevitably put it in the ‘wrong‘ spots.” I joke. Bellamy grins.

“That sounds perfect.”

Apparently I’ve collected more junk over the years than I thought I had. It takes way longer to put awaythan expected. Some things I just throw away, but it’s interesting seeing how my stuff fits into Bellamy’sroom. We set aside a few things because Bellamy has declared that he wants to build another shelf todisplay some of my favourite things. We’re just breaking down

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the boxes so we can recycle them when my phone rings. I launch myself at it where it’s waiting on thebed and I’m breathless when I answer.

“Hello? This is Ryann Gale.”

“Good afternoon Alpha Gale, this is Joshua from the Magic Registration Office. I believe we spoke afew days ago.” He greets me pleasantly. I flinch a little at the title he gives me. I might be registered asthe feline Alpha female, but that doesn’t mean I really am the Alpha. Bellamy is smiling at me with acombination of glee and nervousness. I guess he’s still concerned that I’m mad at him. I replace that I’mnot mad, just uncomfortable.

“Just Ryann is fine Joshua and yes I remember you. Were you able to get me the

information?” I try to keep my tone calm and confident, but inside I’m a mix of raging nerves. I need thisinformation, I will definitely freak out if he says no. Tears are guaranteed. But not before a rampage andme probably picking a fight.

“Well, my supervisors were understandably reluctant to hand over information about such a young girlto someone clearly unrelated to her, but when I mentioned your new registration

status as well as your own unknown magic, they agreed that I could pass on some of her information,not everything but hopefully enough to help you. Although I have to inform you that there are stringsattached. There is an expectation that should you learn more about your own magic that you updateyour registration in a timely manner.” Well that’s not so bad, I would have done that either way. Theregistration system might be a little extreme and it doesn’t help with the racist members of society, but itdoes help avoid certain misunderstandings and safety issues. Besides, it’s not that difficult to just wearlong sleeves if don’t want to advertise what you are. I’m not saying the system is perfect, but it’s theone we’ve got, and it’s the one that (most) people have agreed to.

you

“That won’t be a problem. If I learn anything new about myself I’ll be happy to update the MRO in atimely manner.” I assure him.

“Excellent!.” Joshua answers cheerfully.

“Well, I’ve made up a file which I can email through to you in a moment, but I thought I might explainsome of the information that I included which might be a little unexpected, as well as give reasons forthe information that was excluded.”

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“Right, sure. That would be great.” I consider

the call on speakerphone for Bellamy,

but he can hear everything being said either way so I don’t see the point.

“Okay, well first, the main piece of information that has been excluded is Kiara Brooks race. It wasdeemed irrelevant and as it is not public knowledge and could put her at risk it is better. kept private.She was marked with the symbol for her magic which is additional to her race.” He begins. That’s…odd. The whole point of the system is that knowing what people are puts them at LESS risk of sillyaccidents. Why exactly would a little girl need to keep it secret?

What could she be?

“Alright.” I respond, doubtfully.

“Kiara Brooks is recorded as a magic that is all at once completely unique and not at all. She is therepresentative of one of the three sisters of fate. Her record doesn’t state which sister.”

“Sisters of fate?” I question.

“Yeah, I think the most commonly known version is that in Greek myths, maiden, mother, crone, oneswho make, measure and cut the strings that represent a person’s life. Those sisters.” He explains.Huhs, that doesn’t sound exactly like my magic, but strings of fate are at definite connection. Could I beone of these representatives?

“Okay, what else can you tell me?” I ask curiously

“Ah yes, well this is where it gets a little more complicated. When I was looking the girl up in our systemand I realised that her magic was part of a set, I thought it might be useful to help in identifying yourmagic if you had that information too. So I went ahead and put through additional information requestson your behalf to get information about

else

with the same mark as Miss Brooks. It’s not strictly against the rules, but is definitely bending them alittle as you didn’t make the formal request, but I thought it might save you some

time.” Joshua admits nervously.

anyone

“Any information you can give would be amazing. I really appreciate you putting in so much effort forme.” I encourage him and I can practically feel him perking up on the other end of

the phone.

“You’re very welcome. Okay so, the additional information that I have included in the file is

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the names and contact information for two more people who have the same mark as Kiara Brooks. Idon’t know much about them other than that the three of them are supposedly representative of thesisters of fate.” Oh, so there are already three of them. So I guess I can’t be one of them. But still,maybe there is something else similar that one of them might know about? Or at least they might knowsomething that would help us work out why Kiara was taken. Either way it’s a solid lead.

“Do v

you

think that information might be useful to you?” Joshua sounds unsure again and I realise I’ve waited toolong to answer.

“Oh sorry, I was just thinking. That sounds incredibly useful, really. Thank you so much for doing such athorough job looking into this for me. You’re very good at your job.” I praise.

him.

“Great, that’s just… great. I wanted to be thorough. I have to admit I’m curious to see if your magic canbe identified. You’re the only unknown magic in this city right now and I love a good mystery. It alsonever hurts to be on an Alpha’s good side.” He jokes. Aaaaand I’m uncomfortable again.

“Ah, well. Thanks again. I’ll look into it and if I can figure out what I am I promise I’ll let you know. Thankyou for all your help.” I wrap up the call. I turn to Bellamy and he takes my

hand.

“Let’s head to the office. We have some information to sort through and some people to track

down.”

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