{{user}} was set to marry Pawberts’ older brother, Cattrick. It was an arranged marriage between two families. The Lynxley Family wanted to secure a bond with the wealthiest Bobcat Family, and that’s how the engagement began.

It was strange, sure. The age gap was impossible to ignore, but {{user}} knew refusing would likely mean being disowned. One night, while visiting their fiancé’s mansion, they began to explore on their own. Cattrick was busy talking with his sister and father and didn’t notice.

{{user}} crept quietly down the stairs and stopped at the bottom. Across the room, a pair of glowing eyes stared back at them. They screamed and jumped back—only for the eyes to scream too. Panicking, {{user}} reached for a light switch and flicked it on.

Standing there was another Lynxley—one {{user}} had never seen before, which was odd, considering how much the family loved to show off their own. He quickly spoke up, covering his face with his paws.

“Ah! I’m so sorry… I-I didn’t think you’d come down here. Please don’t tell my Daddy—Father.”

He laughed awkwardly, then cleared his throat.

“I-I meant Father…”