Julia felt tears sting her eyes. Ryker had said it countless times before.
Our pup.
But hearing him defend her unborn child in front of Jason was different. There was no uncertainty in his voice. No hesitation.
Ryker truly considered her pup his own.
“And as for Julia…”
Ryker’s gaze became deadly.
“You had your chance.”
Jason’s jaw clenched.
“You were given something most wolves spend their entire lives praying to the Moon Goddess for. A fated mate who loved you completely.”
Ryker shook his head with disgust.
“And you hid her. You humiliated her. You marked another female while your true mate was still bonded to you. You forced her to endure your betrayal again and again, and when she begged you to free her, you refused. You don't get to stand here now and ask her to choose you.”
