“Okay…” I drawled as I continued staring at the empty space in front of me.

That was weird, more than weird. This was no longer just avoidant. Something was terribly wrong with my mate, and he was sinking further into that abyss that threatened to claim him.

I hurried after him, wanting to reach out to him, but he was already gone. His scent was faint enough that it was useless following his trail. Yet I searched, unwilling to give up on him, but it was like the earth had swallowed him whole, and my search was fruitless.

That day, I broke yet another resolve in my heart and turned...