Strings of Fate by Kit Bryan
Chapter 125

Strings of Fate

125–Bashful and blameless

COCK TALES

Amber has been added to the group.

Ryann- Hi Amber. In case you don’t know, this group chat is dedicated to documenting the tales of my friend Harry flirting with this cute bartender chick who is apparently completely uninterested in him. This is particularly entertaining as he is an Incubus and doesn’t usually have to work so hard for a girl’s attention.

Harry- Hi Ryann’s friend. I want it noted that I am in fact incredibly handsome and ridiculously charming. It’s this girl that’s the strange one.

Amber- Noted. To avoid confusion, I am an Oracle and sometimes know extra things about the people around me. Don’t ask if I know things, if I tell you anything it’s because I’ve chosen to and no amount of whining will change my mind. <3

Harry- No spoilers, no problem. Now back to the current issue. Do I drink the spelled drink this woman has given me?

Amber- I can guarantee it won’t kill you. So I vote yes. And document what happens. Photos and videos are appreciated… unless it’s dirty. Then keep it to yourself!

Ryann- Well, I guess I’ll vote yes too. It can’t be worse than the intentionally gross drinks she was making you before right?

Harry- True. Well in that case, bottoms up!

Ryann-

Well?

Amber- OMG

Harry–

Amber- This is hilarious! I love this chick!

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Ryann- I know right? Harry won’t let us meet her though -_-

Ryann- What did she give him???

Harry- A silencing spell. I can’t talk.

Ryann- LOL That is funny. I guess she was sick of your lines.

Harry- I wasn’t even flirting… much.

Amber- It won’t last too long. When it wears off tell the bartender chick I owe her a high five

when we meet.

Harry- Will do. Since I can’t talk I need to free up my hands… for communication purposes.

I’ll ttyl ladies. Night!

Ryann- Night Harry

Amber- Night dude. Ryann, a reminder. You forgot to tell Bellamy something earlier. My apologies for knowing that….

Ryann-

…. It’s all good. Thanks for the reminder.

Ryann- And night Megan, for later when you finish your studying and catch up on your

messages <3

With a groan I drop my phone and lay my head back on Bellamy’s shoulder. In my anger with Bellamy earlier, I had forgotten how embarrassed I was. Note to self. Avoid intimate situations. when discussing things that are important to Amber. I know she doesn’t intentionally see things and has no control over her visions and I know she would ignore it if she saw something really personal. Still… I know Bellamy and I were just kissing… but I am apparently not keen on the idea of PDA. I think I’m just going to have to accept that Amber might know things I’m not super keen on sharing and trust that she will do her best to respect my privacy.

Bellamy notices me dropping my phone and he leans down to kiss the top of my head.

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“Everything okay?” He asks as he tightens the arm he has around me a little. I can’t help but sigh as I snuggle into his side even more. I turn to hide my face against his shoulder.

“Yes.” my answer is muffled against him.

“I was just reminded about what an awkward person I am. I remembered that I forgot to tell you why I freaked out earlier, well… freaked out before you said stupid things at least.” I correct. Bellamy pulls back a little to examine my face. I think he’s trying to work out if I’m still angry. I give a reassuring smile and he relaxes a bit.

“In that case, let me re–wind and do what I should have done earlier when I realised that you were feeling uncomfortable. Ryann sweetheart, what’s bothering you?” he asks gently and I can’t help but snort out a laugh.

“Smooth, a little late though. Okay, so you know how Amber is an Oracle?” I start. Bellamy

nods.

“Yeah, that was the whole reason you invited her over.” He agrees.

“What about it?” he questions.

“Well…she tends to have visions about things related to her but she only knows the things I see with my magic if I say it or write it down or something. Basically she sees things like a movie, she can’t read minds. She knows about her red thread to Shaun which means she saw me telling someone and you’re the only person I intend to actually tell since it would be sort of rude to go around sharing their personal stuff, particularly since Shaun doesn’t know yet. But I wanted to tell you.” Why am I feeling shy? This makes no sense. Ugh. Bellamy however looks delighted.

“I’m glad you want to tell me.” He grins, then it fades and confusion follows.

“I’m still not quite sure what this has to do with your fre- discomfort earlier.” He admits. I roll my eyes at his self correction.

“Amber knows about her thread, which means she had a vision of my telling you. Which means she had a vision of us… and I suddenly felt like we were being watched and got embarrassed. I have no idea how much she actually sees. It would seem that I am not

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particularly comfortable with PDA.” I joke. Bellamy lets out a huge breath and shakes his head. He runs his free hand through his hair.

“Okay, now I feel like even more of a jerk than I did before. I can definitely see how that would make you uncomfortable.” He admits.

“Don’t feel bad. You didn’t know. You waited until Shaun left, you had no way of knowing that we still had an audience.” I lean back into his side and try to relax. Bellamy sighs and wraps his arms around me again.

“I know. I still feel bad though. I don’t really care if people see us together, although I admit that taking that situation any further would have been awkward when I have to eventually see your friend.” He considers a moment.

“I think I might enjoy it a little too much if Shaun were to see us kissing though. Just to make our relationship clear.” he comments and I slap his chest lightly.

“Don’t act like a caveman. We’ve already been over this.” I lecture. Bellamy laughs.

“I know, I know.” He smooths a hand over my hair soothingly.

“Just please don’t get mad again.” He pleads and it’s my turn to laugh.

“I won’t as long as you’re being honest and mostly reasonable.” I promise. I try to ignore the little twinge of guilt in my chest. I know he agreed to it, but keeping our relationship private clearly isn’t great for Bellamy’s over protective, jealous side. It’s definitely making him feel insecure. It’s strange, he doesn’t seem like the kind of person who would be insecure. He has his whole confident alpha thing going on. But when it comes to me he worries about every little thing. I know it’s because he cares, but that just makes me feel worse. I know exactly what I should do to help him feel secure, but I just can’t bring myself to tell everyone and face all the Shifters. I replace myself stroking my fingers over his red string bracelet. Bellamy seems to be reading my mind.

“It’s really okay. I promise. I know I’ve been a little on edge, and these psychos threatening you hasn’t helped that. None of this has gone quite how I would have planned it. But even so, we’re doing alright. If we can deal with all this, then things will only get better when everything gets settled.” Finally his self assured tone is back and I’m relieved. Still, I need to

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say something.

“I promised this whole keeping on the down low thing

uldn’t be forever and I do intend to

keep that promise. I’m working on it. I really am.” I tell him, my voice fading out a little

towards the end.

“I know you are. I’ve seen it and you’ve been doing so well at adjusting to a lot of changes in a really short amount of time. This whole situation has been a lot harder on you than it has been on me. I’ve dragged you out of your home; away from your work and away from pretty much every familiar thing. I definitely do not want to push you into anything else before. you’re ready. Besides, the bright side of this being a sort of secret is that at least we know us being together probably isn’t the reason that someone is after you.” he concludes.

“Wait, but I thought you were insisting before that this was all because of you? It’s not by the way, but why the change of heart?” I question.

oh I’m 5 pretty sure that all of this is because of our relationship, but not because anyone knows about it. I’ve dragged you into something and somehow that’s offended someone. I don’t know how exactly, but all the trouble you’ve had lately is definitely my responsibility.” I roll my eyes.

“You say that like I didn’t agree to anything or make any of my own choices. I could have

ignored you or walked away. I’m just as responsible for my actions as you are for

yours. Thank you very much! Besides, I’ve already decided to blame whoever the psychos are. This is totally one hundred percent not on us.” I declare loudly, ending the debate. Bellamy gives in with a laugh and I ask him to read to me some more. I fall asleep to the soothing tone of his voice.

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