Chapter 208

208 Forced A Kiss After that night, Zander woke up feeling much better. But we didn‘t have much time to talk about it since we were heading back home now.

It was awkward sitting with Thiago during the flight. I hadn‘t spoken to him, and neither had he talked to me. This trip was supposed to be fun. I ended up accepting two mates and losing the one I wanted to stay with forever.

It took us hours to return to the academy. Walking down those hallways and reaching my room without Thiago holding my hand made me feel a little uneasy. I have grown used to him having his arm around my shoulders all the time.

“Ah! Home sweet home,” Christina cheered as she rushed to her bed and jumped onto the soft mattress.

I don‘t know if Zander had spoken to her about Maynard as yet, but I can see that conversation taking place soon. Thiago didn‘t know yet that I had accepted Zander, so we kind of kept it a secret for now.

“Now that we are back, I want to tell you all something.” We hadn‘t even unpacked our bags when Maynard took the center and our attention.

I kind of smelled what was coming, but it was interesting to see Thiago staring at me while sitting in his bed. It was odd because we had ignored each other all the other times.

“While we were away, I formed a chosen bond with someone. I know a lot of you think of me as a bad person, but before heading into a relationship with someone I love, I wanted to make amends. I don‘t want you guys to hate her because I have done some weird things.” He had only said up to that part that Zander shared a look with his sister, who stole her eyes from her brother.

“I am sorry for hurting you. But we had a discussion, and now you know everything. I believe it will stay like that forever, but at least you should know I am truly sorry!” It was only after so long that Maynard turned to me to apologize finally.

I just didn‘t want to do anything with him, but I also didn‘t feel like there was a point in arguing with him, so I gave him a nod.

“Now that the issue of my last relationship is out of the way,” he said as he rubbed his palms excitedly, “I would like to introduce my chosen mate to you all. Christina Nolac!” Maynard announced, as he stretched his hand out for her. It was strange watching her gulp and secretly steal a glance at her brother, who was breathing profusely at this point. She got up from her spot and held Maynard‘s hand.

“Well done,” Zander wasn‘t having it. And he didn‘t hold back either. He was clear enough to express his feelings of disappointment towards her.

“I am so sorry! But I have to find a mate someday, and I feel like––” She wasn‘t even done talking when Zander grabbed his jacket and ran out of the room.

Lazlo eyed me, and together, we sprinted after Zander. I bet us leaving after him caused a lot of tension for Christina and Thiago. Because Zander was receiving calls from Christina and Thiago was blowing up my phone.

“Zander!” I called for him, matching pace with his and ignoring Thiago‘s calls.

“I can‘t believe she didn‘t even want to include me in her decision. She just let him tell me. I deserved to know it from her,” He wasn‘t wrong. He was briskly walking towards the exit, while Lazlo and I were following him.

“But where are you headed in such a hurry? We have a bathroom right there too,” Lazlo shrugged his shoulders when I shook my head at him for always trying to joke about the situation.

“I think he wants to get some fresh air.” I helped Lazlo understand that sometimes staying in the same room as the others don‘t help.

“Oh!” Lazlo bobbed his head. We were now walking on the road when I heard my phone ringing again.

“Yes?” I finally attended Thiago‘s call, but spoke to him dryly.

“Why did you leave after him?” Thiago questioned. I bet he had no clue why I had changed so drastically and why I wasn‘t afraid of him getting hurt by my actions. It was all his own doing.

“Thiago! Lazlo was following him, so I had to go after them. Lazlo is still our friend, isn‘t he?” I asked in a tired tone. It hurt me to talk rudely to him.

“Enya! I am leaving for some work, but when I come back, I want to have a serious conversation with you. We need to create boundaries. I was promised you will only accept me as your true mate. Now you— let‘s have a talk in the evening, okay?” his voice consisted of anger as well as a little care, “And grab a jacket from Lazlo, it is cold outside,” he uttered before hanging up the call. I left the phone sticking close to my ear, as I felt this weird heart attack when he expressed care.

“Hey.” Lazlo had to nuzzle my arm for me to pull my phone away from my ear.

It was then that Christina interrupted us in our power back, calling for her brother.

“Zander wait!”

I ceased in my steps, and so did the others. I quickly turned around, just to make sure Thiago hadn‘t followed us.

“Zander!” she called for him again.

Zander had stopped a few steps away from us when he turned around and glared at his sister. He waited for a few seconds before he briskly walked in my direction and cupped my face in his hands.

My heart sank in my chest, but it was too late to react.

It happened so quickly that I couldn‘t even push him back. In a matter of seconds, he had pressed his lips tightly against mine and caged me in a deadly kiss.