Something dragging on the soil made my eyes open, and I jumped when I didn't see my mate's body in front of mine. I spun around with my heart beating into my ears and saw Onyx moving her feet with a heavy step to the exit of the cave.

The fuck?!

“Wait!” I shouted after I shifted into a human. She flinched and lowered her head but didn't turn back. I ran to her. “Where are you going?”

I grabbed her arm and pulled her to look at me. Onyx didn't lift her gaze to meet mine.

“What's going on?” I rasped, not able to believe my stomach was so...