Chapter 26 – Forced Mates
"Does your brother know what he just demanded?" Sabrina mumbled as she blushed deeply, staring at the ground.
Kol growled staring after his brother, "Demanded, such the perfect word." He looked down at his witch who wouldn't meet his gaze, "Yes darling, he knows exactly what he demanded."
"He's not going to give you a choice is he?" Sabrina asked uncertainly.
Kol's arms tightened around the witch, his witch, "Not just me love; you are part of this too."
Sabrina nodded still not looking up, "True, but I'm bonded to you, whatever you decide to do I will go with. I knew that when I agreed to this arrangement."
"Why did you agree? You know very little about the arrangement over all."
"I always knew I would be bonded to you ever since I came into my powers."
Kol was taken aback by this announcement. "Really?"
"Yes Kol, I always knew I was destined to be yours. My ancestors told me that I was; don't worry it was still my choice. My ancestors told me I would have the choice to be bonded to you, I just knew from the first time they told me about you that I would say yes."
"Why would you say yes?"
"Every girl wants the feeling of security, being bonded gives me this. The major downside is being bonded to someone you can't trust, being told stories about you from the very beginning made me realize I could trust you. I'm lucky to have such open-minded ancestors who never bought the lies your mother told."
Kol placed a hand under her chin and raised her head gently. "Look at me darling." Sabrina complied as Kol continued, "You continually amaze me, love. It would be my honor to have you for my mate, if you don't have any objections."
Sabrina fought the urge to look away from Kol, her heart felt like it was going to beat out of her chest. "We don't really have a choice, but it would be my honor to be your mate," she whispered.
Kol embraced Sabrina, resting his chin on her head. "Sweetheart, I know this is something being forced on us and it's all happening too fast, but we need to do this sooner than later."
Sabrina nodded, "Especially with everything going on. I know why Finn is pushing this, he's worried."
Kol agreed, "He is. My mother is still out there and he wants all of us to be safe. You included, you've wormed your way into my families' hearts. That's quite an accomplishment."
'You've wormed your way into my heart,' Kol thought to himself.
Sabrina sighed and thought to herself, 'The only one who I really care about is you, Kol.'
Neither voiced their thoughts and so despite their agreement to be mates, their love for each other was to remain unknown. Kol led Sabrina to him room where they completed the steps needed for Kol to mark Sabrina as his mate. After being together for the first time, Kol bit open his wrist and placed it to Sabrina's mouth as he bit down on her jugular. The two continued to drink from each other for a few minutes until the wound on his arm began to heal. Then Kol licked the mark on Sabrina's neck and sealed it, this was his mating mark, it was meant to scar, for all to know that she belonged to him. Sabrina and Kol then fell asleep in each other's arms.
Meanwhile Lucy had joined Elijah, driving him over to Elena's childhood home. Rebecca has helped Elena pack things up so all they needed to do was move the items to the mansion.
"We'll have to wait to move everything," Elijah informed the group.
"Why is that, 'Lijah?" Elena asked curiously.
"Finn has asked that no one return to the mansion for the next hour."
"Why?" Elena and Lucy asked confused.
Elijah blushed lightly, and adjusted his shirt collar. "He and Sage wanted to spend some time in their room with no interruptions," He said delicately.
"Eww!" Rebekah and Elena exclaimed catching on quickly.
Lucy laughed at their reaction, blushing lightly as she caught Elijah's gaze on her. "Why don't we load this in my car and then head over to the Grill. We can hang out at the grill until it's safe to head back to the mansion."
"Yeah, why not?" Rebekah nodded.
The small group quickly loaded everything up in the car before heading to the Grill. Lucy and Elijah drive the car while Rebekah and Elena walked.
"Where's Alaric today?" Elena asked as they arrived at the Mystic Grill.
"I haven't seen him, or the Salvatores since yesterday," Matt said coming up behind her. He had overheard her question and decided to answer her as it was unusual for them not to make an appearance. "They haven't been in all day."
"That's unusual," Elena said.
Matt nodded, "They're probably up to something. They aren't too happy about you being with the Mikaelsons.
Elijah frowned, he didn't want Elena to worry about what the Salvatores were up to. "I'm sure it's nothing," he tried to assure her.
"No, Matt is right. They aren't happy right now."
"I'm sure they'll come around soon though. They need to realize how happy you are now and that you are safe." Matt told her.
"Thanks, Matty," Elena gave Matt a smile before joined her friends and family at their table.