Ryder's entrance left the room frozen in shock. Eric couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy and suspicion. Who was this man, and why was he here?
"Who are you?" Savannah asked, her voice shaking slightly.
Ryder smiled, revealing a perfect set of white teeth. "Ryder," he repeated. "I am her mate."
Savannah's eyes widened in surprise and disbelief. Eric could see the confusion and anger building up in her. She had been so adamant about not being mated, and now the council's worst fears had come true.
"This is not how it's supposed to be," Savannah said, trying to mask her disappointment. She had made it so far on her own and didn't want to be burdened with a mate.
Eric could see the wheels turning in Savannah's mind. She was aware that she couldn't go against her people's traditions,
