Cenlyn
Despite being a healthy werewolf, I had terrible night blindness.
The moment the sun went down, I couldn't see a thing.
On the night of my sister's birthday, my parents booked the best restaurant in town to celebrate.
After dinner, she suddenly said she wanted to walk home.
I was afraid I wouldn't be able to see the road, so I tried to turn her down.
My future mate, Theodore, cut me off.
He told me it was Willow's birthday and I should let her have her way.
Then he promised he'd hold my hand the whole way and told me not to be scared.
I finally agreed. I never noticed the knowing look Theodore and my sister exchanged.
Before long, we turned into a dark alley.
I could no longer see where I was going, so I clung to Theodore's sleeve, too afraid to let go.
A few steps later, there was suddenly nothing beneath my foot.
I lost my balance and fell straight into a creek beside the road.
The next second, four phone flashlights swung onto me and the laughter broke out all at once.
That was when I realized Theodore had slipped out of his jacket without me noticing.
I had been holding on to an empty jacket the whole time.
My parents laughed and pointed at me while Willow took pictures of me at my worst.
My future mate stood beside her, holding her carefully so she wouldn't lose her balance.
It was obvious now.
They had used the mind-link to plan the whole prank without me knowing.
At that moment, I no longer wanted to call this place home.
There was no warmth here for me anyway.