Chapter 80

Kade

The bond changed small things first.

I woke before dawn because Abby was hungry.

Not because she moved.

Not because she said anything.

Because Knox suddenly announced:

Mate needs food.

I opened my eyes.

Abby was asleep beside me.

“You’re ridiculous.”

Knox disagreed.

Food.

“She’s sleeping.”

Hungry.

I looked at Abby.

Her breathing was even.

One hand rested beneath her cheek.

Through the bond, something faint tugged at me.

Hunger.

I stared.

That was new.

Abby opened one eye.

“Why are you watching me?”

“I wasn’t.”

“You were.”

“Knox says you’re hungry.”

Both eyes opened.

She stared.

Then started laughing.

“This is horrible.”

“I agree.”

“No. This is amazing.”

“It isn’t.”

“You can feel when I’m hungry.”

“Apparently.”

She grinned.

“You’re going t