“Elder.”
The council elder straightened. Julia gestured toward Willow and the Head Omega.
“Please continue with your judgment of Luna Willow.”
The elder blinked.
“Yes.”
He cleared his throat.
“Of course, Luna.”
Willow visibly stiffened. The Head Omega trembled. The elder looked between them.
“Now that the matter concerning Alpha Jason and Luna Julia’s previous bond has been resolved, we will address the actions committed earlier today.”
Ryker’s expression immediately changed. The tenderness disappeared. His eyes settled on Willow. Cold. Unforgiving.
The elder noticed. So did Willow. Before the elder could continue, Ryker spoke.
“Just so we are all clear…”
The elder slowly looked toward him. Ryker’s hand remained around Julia’s waist.
“There is only one punishment I will be hap
