Her life, his love

Abused her whole life Tallis vows never to let another person into her heart but upon her escape she meets Byron - the alpha from a raiding pack. Byron finds Tallis intriguing and that although shy and fearful, she has a witty personality and a smart brain. Even though she's not his mate, he's determined to teach her love and family whilst finding out what she is because she's not human despite what she says. Can Byron show Tallis the way? And can Tallis let love in long enough to find her soul mate?