Julia froze. Jason stumbled forward. Ryker instantly moved in front of Julia. Kylian stepped forward at the same time.
Several Bloodmoon Elite Guards reached for Jason. But Julia touched Ryker's arm.
“Wait.”
Ryker looked at her.
“Julia—”
“It’s Fang.”
Ryker's jaw clenched. Jason—or rather Fang—looked at her. His entire expression had changed. The anger disappeared.
What replaced it was desperation. Pain. Grief
“Mate.”
Julia's chest tightened. Fang took another step. Ryker growled.
The sound was low and lethal. Fang immediately stopped. But his eyes remained locked on Julia.
“Mate,” Fang whispered again.
His voice broke.
“Do not leave me.”
Julia's eyes burned.
“Fang…”
“Please.”
The wolf's shoulders dropped.
“Do not force me to accept your rejection.”
Julia stared at him. F
