Werewolr Stories

Kayla Jackson. That's my name. And jax Zander. That's his name. He's my mate? But I don't understand what a mate is. So here's my question. "What's a mate?"

How can someone like me, who has been beaten, told they are worthless, and has been deprived of love by their own father.. now be loved given a home and been told they are beautiful daily by someone who is a highly respected alpha??