Strings of Fate
6- Abductions and alphas
Paul swears and raises a hand towards me, but it never connects. Bemy catches him by the wrist
and holds him firmly. When he speaks his tone is deadly.
“Get out. Never speak with Ryann again. I suggest you look into finding other amodations since
you are so against the presence of Magics.”
He doesn’t make any threats, but his tone and the look in his eyes is enough. Bemy releases Paul
who backs away before fleeing down the stairs to his own apartment.
I had hoped that this neighbour mightst a little longer than thest few, it seemed it wasn’t going to
happen.
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Note–to–self: apologise to Maggie for scaring off her residents. I sigh.
“I shouldn’t have done that. He didn’t need to know that I’m a Magic. Now Maggie is going to have to
get a new resident for the second floor again. She did warn me that he didn’t seem terribly open
minded.” I grumble, more to myself than to Bemy.
He shrugs. Suddenly he seems a lot less hostile, in thest minute he’s changed from opposition to
ally.
Although I’m not sure he’s noticed the difference, but even his posture is different. Where before he
was puffed up and seemed to be carefully watching me for sudden movements, now his shoulders
have dropped and it feels like he is actually studying me rather than watching. for signs of danger or
deception.
“The guy deserved what he got.” he seems distracted. He is staring at my arm, or more specifically
where my sleeve has fallen down to cover my mark.
I tug it down further and re at him. None of this would have happened if he hadn’t been banging
down my door. He could have just knocked like a normal person. I really, really just want to go back to
bed. I’ve been awake less than half an hour and already my life is falling to bits. I knew today wasn’t
going to be a good day.
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“Was there anything else you needed?” I demand impatiently. Semy looks confused.
“Was there anything else you needed from me? Because if there isn’t then I have things to do and
would appreciate it if you would just leave already.” Things to do, like sleeping,, on watching Netflix for
a few hours before work tonight.
I also just really want Bemy to leave. He might be tied to me by a red thread, but I was met prepared
for this much emotion this early in the day and I don’t think I am prepared to spend any more time with
him
Were fated to be together, I figure that means I don’t need to mus anything.
Bemy gems his mouth to speak but I interrupt
Rude?
Yes. But he’s the one who invited himself in. I put a hand on his arm and police towards the door a little.
Surprised, he lets me lead him out the apartment. The met sne he ever realises that’s what I’m doing.
I think we’re dome here. I can’t deal with you right now, so it is time for you to leave.” I tell him firmly, I
step back inside.
“Have a mice day Bemy: I’m faned to be friends with your sister so im sure I see you around. Bye.
“With that I close the door in his face. Momentster he is banging on the door
“Ramal Open the door, I’m not done talking to you.” He shouts through the door.
*Well I AM done talking to you. Go wriy Bellbany.” I calll bar. He sveurs under his breath.
“We aren’t done here. You will talk to me, and soom.” He answers. I peek through my limle window and
I see him climbing down the stairs. I watch him leave.
In fact, I watch until he has left the building and has made his way down the street and
around the corner. I can see quite far from the third floor after all. I breathe in a sigh of relief
I feel totally drained and it is far too early to consider the mamifications of finding my soud
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mate.
So, I shuffle my way back to my room and climb into my bed where I curl up and quickly fall back to
sleep. Sleep doesn’t bring the peace I had hoped for however as, even in my sleep, 1 can’t seem to
stop reying the moment Bemy stepped between Paul and I or his promise. that we would talk
again soon.
Two full days pass by uneventfully before I see another Shifter. I am at work once again. I’m covering a
lunch shift. It’s ratherst minute as I was scheduled for a day off, but Anthony called this morning and
asked me to cover for someone who is sick.
I don’t think he has ever spoken to me as politely as he did when he was asking for a favour. I don’t
particrly want to be here, but, as always, I could use the extra money so I suck it up, although my
feet are already killing me in these sted heels. I mentally curse whoever thought it was a good idea
to force us to walk around in these death trap stilts. I hope that person stubs their toes on every
possible surface every day for the rest of their lives. I paste on a fake smile so I can take the order of
the human businessmen at table fifteen.
“Hi there, and wee to Borderline. My name is Ryann and I will be your server today. Can I start you
off with any drinks?” None of the three men answer me. They are too busy staring at something. Is
there something interesting going on behind me? I hear someone clearing their throat and slowly turn
around. I find two burly looking men waiting for me. They’re both wearing jeans and dark t–shirts.
“Ryann Gale?” One of them asks. What the hell is going on? I nod warily.
“Good. If you would please apany us.” The man holds out his arm for me to take. His tone is
polite, but I can tell that he isn’t asking so much as telling me toe with him.
I nce around, trying to spot Anthony but he is nowhere in sight. He probably wouldn’t be much help
anyways. I still don’t take his arm. I don’t particrly want to be kidnapped and
killed or whatever.
“Who are you and why should I go with you?” I demand..
“I apologists Gale. My name is Shaun and this is Aaron. We are from the local feline
Shifter pack. Our Alpha has requested your presence immediately.” Shaun takes a step closer
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so he is way in my personal space.
It bes clear that there is no way to avoid leaving with these men without causing a
scene which isn’t really something I want to do. Doesn’t this ce have security? I notice the other
server eyeing me but not with concern, she looks angry. Does she think I nned this? Seriously! I
make onest attempt.
“As you can see, I am working right now. If you coulde back in a few hours…” I trail off, the
Shifters just stare at me.