Hi all! This chapter is pretty sort and I'll admit it's sort of a filler. But I figure it'll give a good look into Bellamy's mind.
Bellamy tried his best to get through his day without letting thoughts of Lina and Wallace distract him. Playing host to the father of a monster like Cage made Bellamy's skin prick. What was that saying? The apple doesn't fall far from the tree? What if Cage only became a monster because he learned his ways from his father? What if they were trying to befriend the true mastermind? These thoughts ate at him until he could no longer listen to the reports of the men under his control. He'd had to ask one of the hunters to repeat himself twice before he fully grasped what he was saying.
Their hulls had become less and less. Today all they had managed to track down was a large rabbit. Some of the men wanted to try their hand at fishing, but the lake was nearly frozen over already. Perhaps if they cut holes through the thick layer of ice they could catch a few fish. It sounded crazy to Bellamy but they had to try something.
His train of thought derailed when he caught sight of a lanky boy a few feet ahead of him. Instantly he recognized the boy as Jasper, and as always, he was walking alongside his best friend Monty. Today their friendship was a convenience to Bellamy; he would be able to get both of their opinions without have to track each down separately.
"What do you guys know about Wallace?" Bellamy asked out of breath from running to catch up with the boys. Monty was the first to respond.
"Well for starters he's a diabolical ass."
"No, no, not Cage." Bellamy waved his hand in front of his face to fend off the thought of the dead man. "His father."
"President Wallace?" Jasper flung his head in Bellamy's direction. "Why?"
"He's here." Bellamy knew that he was divulging too much information. Kane would be pissed if he found out, but he needed answers. Besides, something in his gut told him that Jasper and Monty were worthy of his trust.
"He's rational." Jasper answered after the initial shock of the news wore off. "He wanted to help us, I think. I'd heard him yell at Cage a few times when they thought they were alone."
"How is he alive?" Monty's brows furrowed together in thought. "Is he like Lina?"
"Abby's running tests on him now to find out." Bellamy answered and gave Jasper a look that asked him to continue, but it was Monty who added his opinion.
"From the first moment I talked to Cage and the doctor I had a bad feeling about them. They just seemed off, you know what I mean?" he looked to his friend for encouragement and received a slight nod in return. "But it was different with President Wallace. He seemed… genuine and respectable."
Bellamy valued Monty's opinion because the kid had been the first to arrive at Mount Weather. Unlike the others, he hadn't been won over by the promise of chocolate cake and a real bed. He'd remained skeptical and attentive, just as Clarke had. He was not easily manipulated, even under extreme circumstances, which was a quality that made him very suitable for a future on the Council.
He nodded in appreciation and left the two boys, feeling more relaxed about the situation than before. As he walked towards the kitchen, his thoughts trailed off to Lina. He couldn't remember the last time he'd shared a bed with a girl and not touched her. Hell, he couldn't remember the last time he'd slept in the same bed a woman. Usually they were there for one thing, and once they'd accomplished their task he would leave. He wasn't the sort to stick around and feign affection when all he wanted was to get laid. It made him an ass, he was well aware of that. But he couldn't see the point in pretending to have an emotional connection to any of the girl's he'd slept with.
He wasn't that naïve; he knew that there was no connection between them other than the fact that Bellamy had been the one to execute her entire family. If their situation had been reversed, he would have killed her in her sleep. He would have made it his mission to seek revenge for his people, and he would have died in the process. Maybe that's why she seemed so calm. If she acted on the rage that must be buried deep inside her, she'd be dead within minutes. She was small and weak and wouldn't last seconds in a physical battle with any of the Sky People. Lina must know that. He wouldn't be surprised if she had been concocting some sort of revenge scheme while putting on a show of being somewhat friendly and cooperative.
After he finished eating, Bellamy made his way back to the hunting party he had spoken with before. He was in desperate need of a distraction and decided that joining them was the best way to keep his thoughts focused on something other than the girl.