Mink’s P.O.V
I woke up with a start, the warmth that had been beside me in bed suddenly absent, leaving the sheets cold and empty. My heart raced as I glanced around the room, panic starting to bubble up within me. Where had he gone? Why would Abhay leave without a word? The worry gnawed at my insides, twisting and turning until I couldn't bear it any longer.
Frantically, I reached out with my senses, searching for that familiar connection that bound us together. Relief flooded through me as I felt the gentle tug of the mating bond, a comforting reassurance that he was nearby. But where? And why had he left me alone in bed?
Throwing on a coat over my pajamas, I hurried outside, the chill of the early morning air biting at my skin. The sky was still dark, but hints of light were beginning to filter through the horizon, painting the world in shades of blue and gray. I followed the pull of the bond, my steps quickening with each passing moment.