Ryker noticed the changing expressions on Julia's face.
"What is it?"
"Nothing."
"Your wolf?"
Julia nodded.
"She's being..."
Julia searched for the correct word.
"...herself."
Ryker smiled.
"Good."
Julia looked at him.
That single word carried so much sincerity that she couldn't remain angry.
She sighed.
"I forgive you."
Ryker visibly relaxed.
"Really?"
"Yes."
His wolf celebrated inside him.
"Mate forgave us!"
"But—"
Ryker stiffened again.
His wolf stopped celebrating.
"There's a but."
"I heard it."
Julia pointed a finger at Ryker.
"No more secrets."
Ryker nodded immediately.
"No more secrets."
"I mean it."
"So do I."
Julia narrowed her eyes.
"And..."
Ryker waited.
"Is that the only secret door?"
Ryker blinked.
Julia's eyes narrowed further.
"Ryker."
"Y
