"How is she, Maren?"
Ryker's voice echoed through the mind link as he stood at the edge of the training grounds, watching two warriors spar. The Head Omega answered almost immediately.
"She is doing well, Alpha. The Luna has settled into her suite and is resting now."
A smile tugged at the corner of Ryker's lips before he could stop it. Even hearing that Julia was comfortable was enough to ease the worry that had been lingering in his chest all morning.
"Thank you, Maren. Please continue looking after her. And don't let her know that she is my Luna. Not yet," Ryker said quietly, his expression turning serious. "She has been through more pain than any wolf should ever have to endure. Right now, she needs time to heal—not just her body, but her heart as well. Until her wolf is strong eno
