Seduced by My Childhood Sweetheart’s Brother
Chapter 65

65- Cameras and chocolate

I have to rinse out my conditioner bottle to get the last bit out but I manage to wash my hair, I drop theempty bottle in the bin as I exit the shower. I dress and towel dry my hair then drop the towel in myhamper. I head out to the living room and glance around.

“Okay step one is shopping, step two is laundry, step three general cleaning.” Aaron gets to his feet. Iusually walk to do my shopping, when I suggest this Aaron just shrugs and gestures for me to lead theway. I link my arm with his and we get on with it. The shopping doesn’t

ke too long and the walk home goes much faster than usual as Aaron insists on carrying my bags forme. (Or at least he just took them from me and never really gave me a choice and who am i to argue ifhe wants to carry stuff?) which is why I’m shocked when I get home and replace Shaun and another guy Idon’t know are using a drill to remove my front door. Shaun waves cheerfully.

“Morning miss Gale.” I smile awkwardly.

“I locked that… I respond mildly. He nods enthusiastically.

“I know. It only took a moment to kick in. Clearly it’s not strong enough. We’re replacing it, I’ve also gotsome stuff to reinforce your windows and Alex here is our camera guy, he’s gonna wire your place upwith cameras and alarms.” He gestures to a friendly looking redhead. Like all Shifters he seemsridiculously huge next to me, although he is definitely the most lanky Shifter i’ve met. For once, this

guy doesn’t look like he spends all day in the gym. I wonder what he shifts into. Even more interesting,there is a blue thread linking Shaun and Alex. So these guys must be friends. Should make for anentertaining pair. I pause and think. about what he actually said and my eyes widen in alarm.

“Cameras?” Shaun nods, yeah but just covering the front door and car park. Don’t worry it’s not to spyon you, Miss Gale.” He assures me. I take a deep breath. Wait, did they just start? 1 haven’t spoken toMaggie yet! I’m about to ask when I notice her climbing up the stairs slowly, clutching a plate ofbrownies.

“Hello dear, these boys stopped by and said they wanted to update your security, your friend called meand said it was a gift for you. He even offered to get my place set up too so they’re heading there next.”She leans into me and whispers in my ear.

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“He must be a confident man to send all this eye candy to your front door.” She leans back and fansherself with her free hand. I’m speechless but all the guys start to laugh, even Aaron

cracks a smile.

“Oh dear, I forgot these big strong shifter men can hear when I whisper things like that.” She winks atme and it’s fairly clear that she didn’t forget, she just

dn’t care. She then moves around and starts giving out brownies to all the men, Alex has his hands fulland declines. I take one too as well as a spare to give Alex when his hands are free. I take a bite andcan’t help but let out a sigh as I have the first taste of chocolatey goodness.

Once Maggie makes her way downstairs, escorted by the ever so chivalrous Shaun, we head inside,stepping carefully over the pieces of splintered door and begin putting my groceries. away. Shaunbounces up the stairs energetically and Alex pokes him in the ribs.

“Flirting with the old lady huh? Is there something you want to tell us man?” he laughs. Shaun raises aneyebrow.

“Dude, if you tried that old lady’s baking you would be hitting on her too. I’m hoping for more treats, andmaybe for a few of her recipes…” he trails off thoughtfully. Alex looks. disappointed.

“They’re that good? I would taken one if I had known they’re worth seducing an old

lady! Why didn’t anyone tell me?” he demands. All the guys laugh and I clear my throat

loudly. All the men instantly fall silent and turn to me. Woah, I didn’t expect that to be so

effective.

“Uh, I grabbed a spare for you Alex. Didn’t seem fair for you to miss out because you were busyworking.” Shaun makes an ‘awwww‘ sound and shoves Alex towards us. I laugh and gesture for him totake the remaining brownie. He takes a small nibble at the edge before taking a large bite and groaningin pleasure.

“Oh wow. You weren’t kidding. Someone call the old lady back up here, I think I’m in love.” he declaresdramatically. I can’t help but grin.

“She really is gifted, and spends a lot of time practising. I’m the guinea pig for most of her recipes, Ithink she’s enjoying having some other taste testers around. She’s been bringing the guards heretreats for months now.” Shaun nods enthusiastically.

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“No kidding, that woman is an angel. I volunteered for extra shifts on more than one occasion just tohave her cooking. Even Aaron here is a sucker for them.” I turn to face Aaron who gives a single nodand a slight smirk. A thought occurs to me.

“Aaron, did you volunteer to be my guard for the treats?” I ask suspiciously.

“It didn’t hurt.” he responds quietly. I roll my eyes. Shaun gasps.

“Does that mean I won’t get to see Maggie regularly anymore? This is awful. I might have to move in.What do you think miss Gale? I could sleep on your couch.” At that Aaron responds.

“Our Alpha might have something to say about that.” He mutters, a completely blank expression on hisface. I pout at him. Sure he knows there’s something between Bellamy and I, but I really thought hewas the one person I wouldn’t have to hear anything from. Mostly because getting him to speak is likeripping teeth. Shaun smirks in response and opens his mouth to speak.

“Not a word.” I glare at him. He looks away immediately before responding.

“Of course, miss Gale.” but he looks entirely too happy with himself. Alex is looking curiously betweenthe group of us, obviously a bit lost.

“Why would Alpha Kane care if-” he freezes mid sentence and looks me over curiously.

“Actually, never mind.” I don’t think I want to know what conclusions he’s come to. I can’t help but sigh.Embarrassed, I silently put away the last of my groceries and begin organising my cleaning supplies. Ireplace the new laundry detergent and set that aside to take to the communal laundry room that thebuilding shares. I almost jump out of my skin when Shaun

calls out.

“Oh SHIT! I totally forgot.” he pulls a folded piece of paper out of his pocket.

“Alpha Kane asked me to give this to you.” I take the note and thank him. Bellamy writing notes like thisis kind of adorable. Like he could just text me but instead he writes out notes and leaves them for me orhas people deliver them. Maybe I should write him a note

sometime? I unfold the paper.

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*Ryann,

I hope your day is going well so far. As you will have noticed by now I made the promised

arrangements for your security. I am also operating from the assumption that you will accept Aaron asyour permanent guard (he asked me this morning, please let me know ASAP if you have some issuewith this, I want you to be as comfortable with the arrangement as possible.) The setup is intended tobe something like what Megs has. Aaron will arrive at your home at 7am each day from now on andstay until you are settled in at home for the night. As you work evening shifts a lot and like to sleep inyou may want to change this start time with him to something later. Make sure to get his phone numberas well, you will need it if you decide to go out in the evening or something. His contract includesstaying on call and if he is not available or wants time off he will arrange it with you or replace his ownreplacement and inform you. a reasonable plan to give him some decent free time.

nsure you will work out He doesn’t have to stay when you’re staying home, when you’re here or whenyou’re with me.

I know this whole situation makes you feel awkward and I really want to thank you again for toleratingit. I know I don’t make things easy, my life seems to come with a lot of strings. If there’s anything I cando to make this better for you please let me know.

Missing you already,

Bellamy