My Clichéd Love Life

Chapter 12 The Mating Bond

I don’t know when it started or how it came to be. But in a span of a few months; my life had changed completely. I never yearned for romance or adventure; I never dreamed of finding my soul mate. All I ever wanted was an ordinary life. But little did I know, that fate had other things in store for me. 

Finding my predestined soulmate right in front of the person I loved; filled me with indescribable dejection. Most people would have been elated to find their soulmate, but instead of joy, all I felt was despair. Never did I ever imagine that I would be caught in such a predicament.

 ‘’How are you feeling?’’ dad asked, perturbed at my sorry state.

‘’I…’’ I wanted to reassure him. but, for the first time in my life, I was at a loss for words.

‘’Is it always like this? I never thought finding a mate would be such an agonizing process.’’Layla asked dad.

Dad replied, ‘’It isn’t.’’

‘’Then, why was she in so much pain?’’ 

Dad replied with a sigh, ‘’Because she was rejecting the pull of the bond.’’

‘’What?! Are you crazy?! No one rejects the mating bond. It is unheard of.’’ 

I  meekly replied to Layla’s discontent, ‘’What else was I suppose to do? Accept someone, I don’t even know as my mate?’’

‘’Stop it! Both of you. This not the time or the place to discuss this. Everyone is waiting for us. We will discuss this after the meeting. Elena do you want to come with us?’’ Dad asked.

‘’I want to, but I think it’s better if I stay here. I don’t want to faint right in front of everyone again for the umpteenth time.’’I replied.

‘’You won’t. I have cast; a simple enchantment on you that would lessen the effect of the bond, given that you maintain a distance from your mate.’’ dad replied.

‘’That won’t be a problem. I had already planned on doing that and please don’t call him my mate........ yet.’’

Dad replied, ‘’Fine, but remember the spell won’t last long. Let’s go now’’

When we entered the meeting chamber for the second time, everyone quieted on our arrival. All eyes were on us, specifically on me. I purposely ignored all of them, especially my supposed mate and took a seat on my father’s left. The meeting commenced swiftly and the issues concerning rogues were discussed in detail. The meeting lasted for about four hours and after much deliberation, the final decision was to launch an all-out attack against the rogues. The role of formulating strategies was assigned to the shifters, while the vampires were supposed to spearhead the attack. Afterwards, everyone started to leave while I waited for Aaron to approach me, but he left before we could even talk. Surprisingly, Lucas didn’t accost me either.

 When we came back home, in contrast to my expectations, the spontaneous discovery of my mate was not discussed. Which in my opinion, was my dad’s way of giving me space to make my own decision regarding this matter without having to hear my mother’s opinions. After such an eventful day sleep did not come easily. I tossed and turned all night, worrying about my uncertain future and impending mating. The next morning, I woke up with the determination to make things right. I was going to have a serious talk with Aaron and Lucas both. I had never let circumstances dictate my life and I wasn’t going to let them dictate it now. With this resolve, I dressed for the academy and went downstairs, but what I saw stunned me. Lucas Black, sitting in my lounge leisurely drinking tea. While having a merry chat with my mother.

‘What the hell?’

‘’What is going on here?’’ I asked my mother.

‘’Ah! here you are. Why didn’t you tell me you found your soulmate. Such an important event happened and you didn’t even mention it once. If it weren’t for Lucas. I wouldn’t have found out. You know how long I have waited for this day. My dear daughter is mated at last.’’

‘’Mrs.White don’t blame Elena. It is my fault entirely. Yesterday, we didn’t get any time to talk. I am sure she must have been confused after everything and wanted to talk to me first.’’

‘Huh!’

‘’Yes of course, how silly of me you both must be waiting to talk to each other. I will you some space. I will prepare breakfast while you both talk.’’

‘Seriously what is happening?’

 I wondered as I watched my mother prance away like a young maiden in love.

‘’You must be surprised seeing me here?.’’ Lucas asked after my mother was out of sight. I came to sit on the sofa facing him as I answered.

‘’Well, it is 8:00 am right now. It's not exactly the time at which one would expect visitors.’’ 

‘’ That’s not, what I am talking about. I mean you must have been waiting for me to come, visit you since yesterday’’ 

‘’Not really.’’

‘’Wait, what? I don't understand. Aren't you even a little bit excited? any girl in your place would have been over the moon at the aspect of mating with me.’'

‘’Haven't you heard by now? I am divergent. You should abandon any expectations, you have concerning me that way you won't be disappointed later on. By the way, Is there a purpose to this sudden visit?’’

‘’Well, its a tradition in the Black family to pay an official visit to the parents of our mates. So here I am.’’

‘’But I am not your mate…….yet.’’

‘’Well, you will be after the ceremony. Its a done deal anyway.’’

‘’Hmm…..is it? I don’t recall accepting the bond.’’

‘’What’s that supposed to mean?’’

‘’It means we don’t know each other surely you don’t expect me to accept you as my soulmate after just meeting you twice. That’s just absurd.’’

‘’Actually, I do. We both felt the bond and sooner or later you will be mine. So what’s the point in playing hard to get. I can court you if you want. but, at this stage it's pointless. We will mate no matter what happens.’’

‘’Wow! you awfully sure that we will mate. I wonder who gave you that idea? because I sure as hell don't remember saying that I accept you as my mate.’’

''Oh, sweet Elena, I never give up what's mine and certainly not someone destined for me. You should discard these silly ideas you have in that little brain of yours cause believe me when I say this. You are mine and no matter what happens, I won't let you go. Ever.''