Strings of Fate

Bellamy 4- Waiting and wanting

I leave Ryann alone for two days before I lose my patience. I use that time to look up anything I can about her. I make use of my authority as Alpha and convince the Magic Registration Office to show me her file and, as she said, her magic is recorded as ‘unknown.” Damn, so she wasn’t lying about that at least. For some reason I’m happy about that. Probably because it means she really might be useful to me for helping get rid of Tristan. Although I can’t deny there is a small part of me that just kind of wants to see her again. Probably just because she smells good. I barely know her, why would I care if I see her again?I decide that this time, Ryann needs to come to me. If only because she can’t kick me out of my own office at least. I send Shaun and Aaron to pick her up from work. Shaun because he’s charming and friendly enough that he might be able to set her at ease, and Aaron because he’s intimidating so it should prevent her from kicking up a fuss. Also, because he’s so quiet that at least I know there will be one person who isn’t gossiping about her. Although that might be a pointless hope since I am sending Shaun. Maybe that was a mistake now that I

think about it. I should have sent Aaron alone…. Shit.

It takes less than an hour for them to return with Ryann. I’m just finishing up a phone call. I WANT to believe in Ryann’s abilities, but I think I would like a little proof. Hopefully the test I’ve arranged for her will satisfy my suspicious nature.

“I need to go.” I hang up and stand up to greet her. I’m oddly a little nervous.

“Alpha Kane. We have bought Ryann Gale here, as you requested.” Shaun says cheerfully. I’m not sure he knows how to be anything other than cheerful actually. I examine Ryann. She hides it well, but she can’t hide the flash of horror that passes over her face. Clearly she hadn’t figured out exactly who she was coming to see, although I have to say I’m a little offended. I know our first meeting wasn’t that great, but is it really THAT bad seeing me

again? I was kind of looking forward to seeing her. Her face is bank for a moment as she works to hide her emotions, but it doesn’t last and eventually settles on a slightly irritated scowl. She narrows her eyes at me, places her hands on her hips and stares at me. I have to work not to laugh. I think she is trying to look intimidating but she’s too sweet looking for it to really have any impact.

“Thank you Shaun, Aaron. You may leave.” They nod and quickly follow my orders, although I notice a curious glance from Shaun on the way out. Damnit. I offer Ryann a seat but she

refuses.

Bellamy 4- Waiting and wanting

“I would rather stand.” Her voice sounds a little strangled. Yeah she is not happy with me. It want her to be comfortable so I do my best to appear relaxed and lean on the corner of my desk. Since it seems like she isn’t going to ask why she’s here I suppose I’ll just have to tell

her.

“I have decided that if you really have the power you claim to have, then I should use it. You will spend some time and confirm the relationship, threads you called them? Between my sister and Tristan. If it is true that he has another soul mate then you will help me locate and identify this person.” I feel like what I want is very reasonable. I already know that she has a vested interest in helping Megan so there is no reason why she would refuse. But she is staring at me like I’ve grown two heads.

“No.” Is all she says. What the hell? I make eye contact and glare at her. Does she have a better plan? All she did was write a weird note! I’m giving her a chance to get to know my

sister. Isn’t that what she wanted?

“No?” I repeat, my words a question.

“Exactly. No.” She responds. Suddenly it’s like she explodes and just can’t hold her silence.

anymore.

“Why on Earth would I do anything you tell me to do? You’re ordering me around like I should care about what you think. No. I have no intention of listening to anything you have to say. You show up at my home and invite yourself in. Then, when I tell you to leave, you yell at me, and now you have basically kidnapped me! I was at work. I am probably going to lose my job now because I left early. What gives you the right to do any of this?” She demands. I glare. What gives me the right? I’m the Alpha! It’s my job to protect all my Shifters, especially my own sister. I’m just doing what I have to do. It wouldn’t have been necessary if she hadn’t been so difficult in the first place! It’s like she has no idea who I am.

“I am the Alpha here and leading people is my job.” I clarify. SHE ROLLS HER EYES AT ME?!

“You aren’t my Alpha and you’re definitely no leader. You’re only a leader if people choose to follow you, I had no choice in coming here. That makes you less of a leader and more of an asshole.” That’s just unfair. Did she not see how easily Aaron and Shaun obeyed me? I couldn’t be Alpha if my Shifters didn’t respect me. I might be young but I’ve been managing, even if it’s not going as smoothly as the other Alphas might hope. They’re just old jerks who

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think I need a mate in order to do my job. I mean, I probably need a bit of help every now and then, but Megan has been covering it and we can make do. She has no idea how hard I work to be a good leader! I push off the desk and step closer to her so I can glare at her. I

have to work not to be distracted by her scent when I stand this close.

“You didn’t exactly leave me any choice. You refused to speak to me when I was at your house.” I point out, annoyed.

“Because you pushed your way in and demanded my time. Did it never occur to you to ASK me, or maybe invite me to meet up with you? If you recall I got myself into this mess because I want to protect your sister. I’m not going to suddenly abandon that. I am perfectly willing to help your sister. What I am not willing to do is run around after you and obey your every order like some kind of pet.” She snaps at me and I have to work not to flinch back. What the

hell?

? Why

does it hurt so much that she thinks badly of me? I barely know her. I shouldn’t care about her opinion. I step away needing some distance and turn my back. I don’t want her to see my face. Ugh, I know why her words bother me… I begin pacing my office. They bother me because she’s right. I’m used to everyone jumping at my word. It didn’t even occur to me to just ask for her help. Barging into her home, bringing her here. It was all because I couldn’t bring myself to just ASK for her help. And now if I actually want that help I’m going to have to admit it because she has called me out and at this point I doubt that she will accept anything less. She is right that I’ve barged into her life, ordered her around and endangered her job.

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