Speculating about how deeply Luka was becoming involved with Amy, Ian took a small force of men for protection as he and Julia rode their horses through the Caledonian Forest. The cool autumn breeze flowed through the pine trees, scenting the air. He glanced at Julia, finally comfortable with riding a horse. She had wanted to get away from the castle and think about a new scene in the latest werewolf romance novel she was writing. He’d do whatever was needed to please his mate. . . even wear blue jeans and a black Stetson hat, which still didn’t feel quite right. He thought she was thinking about her book until she spoke. “ I overheard your mother talking to Luka about Amh and how she wanted him to mate with her.” Ian frowned. Not because she’d overheard his mother and Luka ‘s conversat

