Amelia is afraid of guys. Deathly afraid. Though it's not like anyone who knows what she's been through could blame her. Molested by her uncle. Raped by her older brothers best friend. Then watching as her mother's boyfriend beat her brother, her sister, and her mother. Every one but her. And that was all before the age of eight. She lives a quiet life far from the spotlight. Or any light really. She's an invisible, silent, wallflower. Jesse Skinner fit his last name go a tee. As alpha of the Scarlet Screamers pack he was a strong believer in torture now, question during, and then kill immediately. He can't accept a mate he feels will only hold him back. So what happens when he meets her and finds she refuses to even acknowledge him?