Julia’s POV I was rather disturbed by my wolf’s disappearance, but the birthday celebration at breakfast went a long way in boosting my mood, and keeping my mind off of my troubled relationships with my wolf and my mate. Today is a day to enjoy myself. I can worry about all my other problems tomorrow. I was blown away by the jewelry that Alpha Ross had bought me, and everything was meant to compliment my mother’s pearl necklace. It was so perfect that I nearly burst into tears of happiness. “Thank you, Alpha!” I told him sincerely as he slipped the beautiful ring on my finger. Unfortunately, I don’t have pierced ears, so the earrings will have to wait until I do. “You may just call me Ross,” he whispers in my ear, his voice low and seductive. And then he offers to take me la