“Onyx!” I hissed, but she put her head on my shoulder and lifted her hand. My breath hitched when she touched my chest with a finger and started making some shapes on it. Goosebumps appeared on my skin, and I felt so ticklish and nervous that my guts flipped a few times.

“What are you doing?” I grabbed her hand and glared at her, unable to bear the way she always made me feel. Was it the mate bond I had to blame or myself? Either way, it wasn't something I was ready to face.

She lifted her shoulders and put her leg over mine, preparing to sleep. Again breaking...