I woke up the next morning feeling very excited for the date that was to happen tonight. The girls were all excited, in a flurry picking out different gowns and dresses made from kelp and coral, many adorned with intricate stitch work. I was unsure what to expect as I haven't been on a date with anyone except Malek but my heart was thumping and I felt thrilled by being able to have this experience. As the day gave way into early evening I started feeling more and more nervous. Maybe I'm making a mistake by having agreed to this date, is this what cheating feels like? It's like I tried to justify my feelings by saying that Malek and I hadn't become official but I did feel a sense of broken loyalty.. I knew that by the time my 18th birthday rolled around and my mate bond had solidified, t