Zayd ran all through the night and only stopped when the sun broke past the darkness. He bent low enough for her to climb off his back, and then transformed into his human form. “Since you didn’t sleep at all, get some rest while I hunt something for us to eat.”

“I’m not sleepy.”

“Your eyes are drooping, Quinn.”

“I said I’m not sleepy.”

“Even so ”

“Leave me alone.” Quinn hissed as she took a seat against the low grass that grew from ...