The moment the door closed behind Julia and Luna Willow, Ryker’s expression changed. The warmth that had filled his eyes while he spoke to his mate disappeared, replaced by the cold, commanding presence of Bloodmoon’s Alpha. He stared at the closed door for several seconds. Every instinct inside him urged him to follow Julia. He didn’t like being separated from her, especially inside Silver Fang. He trusted his Elite Guards, but trusting them to protect his mate and being comfortable with leaving her were two entirely different things.
"We should go with her," Orin grumbled.
Ryker ignored him for the moment. He turned toward Beta Kirk.
“Now, let’s get this tour over with. I want to finish whatever you intend to show us, return to your Alpha’s office, and have him accept my mate’s reject
