Kirk returned moments later with the pack healer. She stepped inside the alpha office calmly, though her eyes immediately searched Jason’s face.
“Alpha, you called for me?” she asked respectfully.
Jason did not waste time.
“Yes. A few days ago, you examined the omega Julia. What did you tell her? What is wrong with her?”
The healer’s expression shifted—professional, cautious.
“I apologize, Alpha. But that falls under healer–patient confidentiality. I cannot disclose private medical information without the patient’s consent. Even to you.”
Jason’s jaw tightened. His mate was gone. She had rejected him. Declared herself rogue. Possibly in Bloodmoon territory. And this healer was standing here telling him there were limits to his authority?
“I am commanding you,” Jason said, his voice d
