Julian’s POV
Ophelia was right behind me. We had been coming from the garden and therefore I could not dismiss her or ask her to go back to the house. I had not taken her through any vigorous background training of our pack so I hoped that whatever my beta had to say or show me did not involve any protocol. It would really look bad if I told her to go back as I wanted her to be seen as my equal and my partner, not just my mate. The other pack members would treat her with respect only if I showed her the respect she deserved.
Theo led us towards the gate. He was in a hurry and even as I followed, I kept on wondering what or who was at the gate. I hoped that it was not a dead body because that would piss me off. It was too early for a dead werewolf. I was in a good mood and I did not want
