I scented my human mate years ago. But she was already married...I thought she was happy with her high school sweetheart. I put an ocean between us, fighting wars thousands of miles away so I wouldn't be tempted to steal her from her husband. But I never stopped wanting her.Thinking she would never want me if she knew I wasn't human, I let her believe I hated her. That I had no time for my friend's little sister. Yet she still sent me care packages smelling of her that made me wonder...Now, Kira is here. My human mate has no ring on her finger, haunted blue eyes, and this habit of flinching she didn't have before. She's terrified, desperate, and being hunted by a dangerous man with the power to destroy our pack if he ever learns I'm a shifter.My wolf is losing the battle not to bite her and claim her. I'm struggling with my fated mate sleeping alone in my bed when all I want is to love her. Kira is mine. I would kill for her. I would bleed for her. I would risk everything for her.Because a beta always protects what's his.Due to adult themes, language, violence, and steamy scenes this book is recommended for 18+.