Sophia and her daughter Ella were on the run for their lives. Turning to a past friend for help, they find themselves thrown into a world that should not exist. After years of abuse, Sophia finds it hard to trust anyone, especially men. Alpha Knox returns home to discover the mate he has all but given up on is now lying in the pack hospital... and she also has a young daughter that refuses to talk to anyone; Knox tries to gain the trust of both women. An unknown danger threatens his pack, wanting Sophia and Ella. Knox will do anything to protect his new family. This story contains some strong language and some sexual content. Do not read if you are not of age or uncomfortable with it. Enjoy!

[highest ranking #80 in werewolf] "I can't handle this anymore Elijah." I said angrily as tears run down my cheeks. He looked at me with pity swirling in the rich brown orbs he calls eyes "I know it's not fair to you. For that I'm truly sorry." I laugh bitterly "You're right, it's not fair. I'm not rejected, just unwanted." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Raine Andrews wanted was a mate. She wanted a mate to love her and make her feel wanted. And when she turns 17 she gets her mate. Soon to be beta Elijah Woods. He's a great guy. He's loyal to his pack, straight A student, and a very hard worker. He sounds like the perfect mate right? Raine thought so too, but there's just one problem... He doesn't want her.

Kyra Baldwin doesn't trust the police system nor thinks highly of the officers employed there. When her brother is killed in a driveby, she is determined to take the matter into her own hands to bring the killer to justice. It doesn't matter what the detectives' say, this isn't going to end up unsolved like her parents. Only the farther she goes, the more she realizes she is risking everything. Ben Chamberlain is used to putting his life on the line to solve murders and crimes. When he witnesses the Baldwin murder, his outlook on everything is changed. He knows the way it works, but Kyra Baldwin defies everything. By taking the investigation into her own hands, she ends up putting the spot light on her. Not only is he trying to solve a murder, but he has to protect the witness.