The Alpha's Battered Queen - Paperback

Killian was raised by an alpha but never dreamed of becoming one. When he is given the honor of being alpha, he takes on more responsibility than he ever wanted. When he meets his mate and is unable to rescue her, he knows being a hardened alpha will be the only way to save her. Crystal grew up knowing her life was a living hell. She was beaten and abused by everyone, but mostly by those who are supposed to protect her. When she sees Kilian for the first time and feels the pull of the mate bond, she thinks her life is over. Soon she realizes that Killian is the only one who can save her. She knows she needs to risk her life like never before to be with him. Killian swears to protect his mate at all costs, even from those who claim to be her family. Crystal soon learns that Killian would lay down his life for her and so would her new pack. She discovers family and love in a military pack like she never thought possible.
But can she trust him enough to open her heart, and can he convince her that even battered, she is this alpha's queen?