Ella is on the run, terrified that the men who stole her right off the street will find her again. A sweet, unloved young woman who has lived the past few years in foster care before winding up on the streets, she's somehow managed to maintain her innocence and gentle nature. Racing to stay one step ahead of the vile men chasing her, she runs head first into the arms of five brothers who will always fight for those who can't fight for themselves. These five sexy, former Delta Force soldiers are battle-hardened, dangerous and fiercely loyal to each other. They will do anything to protect their family, and that soon includes Ella when they find her in the forest - terrified, hurt and alone. Wolf, Hunter, Storm, Ryder and Blaize are brothers in arms, but soon the most important person in their lives is Ella, and when she's threatened once again these five deadly soldiers will stop at nothing until she is safe and back in their arms where she belongs.

"Light up my darkness," he murmured against her bare flesh. His fingers trailed up her arm, leaving a blazing fire beneath them. His lips pressed softly against her shoulder and her eyes fluttered closed, accepting his touch. "Let go and I'll take away all of the pain." She desperately wanted to free herself from the torture of the heat, of the shift, of the sadness, but she pushed his firm chest away from her. She yearned to finally fulfill her place among the divine. She desired to guide and protect the species. She wished to eliminate the Challengers. The longer she endured the pain, the more power she would attain to help her fulfill her responsibilities. To the men who watched her ascend, it looked as if she was interacting with thin air, but she knew he was there with her. She smiled softly at him, caressing his cheek. "My Darkness, let the pain fester within me. I crave it." * The Betrayal is a part of The Marking Trilogy and cannot be read as a stand-alone book. The Marking must be read first.* Cover by @Finding_Bria