Julia noticed movement from the corner of her eye. Ryker's Elite Guards. Already approaching. One of them had that distant look in his eyes. Mind-linking Ryker. Good.
Julia returned her attention to the stranger.
"You must be from the visiting pack."
The woman lifted her chin proudly.
"I am."
Julia nodded once.
"Then allow me to give you some advice."
Her voice remained perfectly calm.
"You are a guest."
She took one measured step forward.
"This is Bloodmoon. You will speak respectfully to every member of this pack."
The woman laughed.
"You insolent bitch."
Several Bloodmoon warriors growled.
"You think calling yourself Luna makes it true?"
She pointed directly at Julia.
"Ryker doesn't have a Luna."
Her eyes glittered triumphantly.
"He is meeting my father right now. They
