"Alpha Jason."
Her voice was calm. Formal. The title hurt. She used to whisper his name. Now he was simply Alpha Jason.
"We came here for one reason."
Jason swallowed. Julia continued.
"When I left Silver Fang five months ago, I rejected my mate."
Willow frowned. Kirk's expression changed immediately. He knew where this was going.
"I also rejected Silver Fang."
Julia placed one hand over her belly.
"After that, I crossed Bloodmoon's border and eventually began my life there."
Ryker's hand moved over hers. Julia looked briefly toward him before continuing.
"A few days ago, my wolf finally told me something she had been keeping from me."
Jason's heart began pounding.
"She can still hear my previous mate's wolf."
Silence. Jason went completely still. His wolf stopped howling. For
