The Alpha's Battered Queen

Killian was raised by an alpha but never dreamed of becoming one. When he is given the honor of being alpha, he takes on more responsibility than he ever wanted. When he meets his mate and is unable to rescue her, he knows being a hardened alpha will be the only way to save her. Crystal grew up knowing her life was a living hell. She was beaten and abused by everyone, but mostly by those who are supposed to protect her. When she sees Kilian for the first time and feels the pull of the mate ...