Killian was born to the lowest of his pack. His mother was a tender woman with a kind soul and treated him well. She loved him with all her heart. She could because Killian’s father was not her mate. Freya Barker was a sweet soul that lived for only her son. Fredrick Barker was not a bad person, but he had a drinking problem. Alcohol mixed with a werewolf’s temper was a bad mix. On the night Killian turned was six, it happened. Freya knew that one day, Fredrick would get so drunk on a full moon and the werewolf would take over enough to make him snap and he would hurt one or both of them. She would make sure her Killian was not touched. Freya heard Fredrick come in, stumbling, and cursing in his wake as the werewolf tried to break free. In her gut, she knew this would be her last night and stiffened her spine as she knew she would never see Killian again. She picked Killian up and hid him in a closet and told him not to move and she kissed his head and went out to the living room. Freya did not have time to do anything else before Fredrick got there and slapped her across the face so hard she fell. Killian watched as his drunken father slapped, punched, kicked, and abuse his mother. When he thought he could watch no more, his father pulled out a gun and shot her. After that, his father passed out cold from the alcohol in his system. Killian crawled out after a few minutes when he heard his father snoring and went to his mother’s side and wept for what seemed like hours and he started to shake seeing her blood on his hands. Members of the pack arrived after hearing Killian weep, and the alpha decided that Killian would not stay with Fredrick, deeming him too dangerous to be left with a child. Instead, Alpha Phillip knew of a neighboring alpha whose Luna was a foster mother. He thought they would be a perfect fit for Killian. By morning, Killian was headed to Green Marsh pack and he hoped they weren't as mean as his father. When Frederick woke up in chains, he couldn't remember a thing. He was told what happened and requested to stay in the chains, feeling bad for killing Freya. Killian was told about his father, but he couldn't forgive him.
Over the years, Killian grew with his new family, fighting and training harder than anyone. Images of what happened to his mother were still fresh. Killian’s mother had a tender hold on him, and everyone knew it. He swore revenge on Fredrick and would one day make himself alpha if he had to.
Killian grew up in the Green Marsh pack. A good size pack of country wolves with acres of farmland. He worked the land and got along with everyone in the pack. He was raised by an alpha and it started to show. When Killian turned twelve, he was trained as a soldier. With his build, anger, and determination, Alpha Jones thought it best and Killian used it as an outlet for his aggression. For a time, it worked until no one was an equal match for him. Alpha Jones just hoped that he hadn’t made a mistake in training him as such.
As normal, when Killian turned sixteen, his wolf had come forth. He stood taller than most wolves with a solid black coat. The only thing that didn’t make him downright scary was he had his mother’s eyes. A beautiful shade of sea green that stood out against the black coat. Alpha Jones knew he made the wrong decision when Killian requested to go back to Blood Moon Pack. Now that he had his wolf, it wouldn’t take him long to reach that thick dense forest that they got him from. Alpha Jones agreed but got in touch with Alpha Phillip. Alpha Phillip accepted Killian’s return. He had heard of the soldier and fighter he had become. They put him in the barracks and allowed him to see Fredrick. Killian played nice for now; he knew his time would come.
When Killian was eighteen, the packs had gone to war. The Black Heart Pack wanted more lands and wanted Blood Moons lands. The leader of the armies was Alpha Philip’s son, Levi. Killian did all he could to save his life, even got him back to pack lands. The entire army praised Killian for his fighting skill and heroism and bravery. Unfortunately, Killian didn’t think it was enough. His best friend and future alpha died. Alpha Phillip told him this was not his fault and that he did all he could. Killian knew Levi’s alpha ceremony was supposed to be in a few weeks. He grieved his friend in every way, even finding women as an outlet for the pain. He never hurt any of them, but he was not passionate about them either.
Three weeks later, Alpha Phillip requested Killian’s presence.
“Yes, sir?”
“Killian. I have heard nothing but good things about you. From your old pack as well. Your mother was a favorite of the pack and we hated to see her go the way she did. Levi spoke of nothing but good things about you. You know he wanted you as his Beta?”
“I had no idea, sir.”
“My son held you in such high regard that I’m going to honor his memory with you.”
“I’m not sure I understand, sir.”
“I’m making you the next Alpha of Blood Moon.”
“Sir, I don’t think I’m….”
“Nonsense. You were raised by an alpha and I trust Levi’s judgment.”
“I’m honored, sir.”
“The whole pack already knows. They all agree you would make them proud as their alpha.”
Killian woke up in his bed. He still had the dream of that day Phillip made him alpha. That was three years ago now. Killian had been alpha of Blood Moon and turned it into a military pack. He was known to be hard and strict, but for his pack, he had a soft side. One of his first orders as alpha was to banish his father. Fredrick was now a rouge and not welcomed in any pack. Killian had his revenge for now and being alpha was enough.
Killian hated the negotiations with the pack he was trading with. The Silver Thunder pack was notorious for the rumors that came from their borders. The Alpha and Luna abused their daughter. Their son did worse things to her and let anyone in the pack do the same. Crystal Johnston was so battered and abused and what was worse was that she had not found her mate, so no protection was offered. Killian wished he could save her, but it was not his place. He was not her alpha or her mate.
Little did he know, he was the only person that could save her from the hell and prison that was her current life.
She was born into a normal family. Her father was Alpha, her mother was a Luna. She had a younger brother who was to be named Alpha when their father decided. Everything seemed normal until the day her brother Andrew started assaulting her. She went and told her parents but because Andrew was future alpha, they couldn’t have his name ruined. She was abused by both her parents, her brother, and anyone her brother had over. She tried to kill herself multiple times, thinking anything was better than this. They would never let her leave. It stopped temporarily when she turned sixteen. Her wolf came forth and revealed a solid white coat and she had clear blue eyes. She was the perfect specimen of a wolf. When Andrew turned a year later and he was nothing more than a brown wolf with normal golden eyes, he became enraged, and the beating got worse. He felt he had been cheated someho
Her wolf hit the ground, and she heard the glass hitting the pavement next to her. Without evening looking back, she took off in a full sprint. She heard the shouting from behind her and sped her pace up. She’s out and now she made sure it stayed that way. Crystal’s heart raced more than it ever had as she heard Andrew and his friends chasing behind her in their wolf forms. Aurora promised she wouldn’t let them catch her. They would not go back to that life. They trampled over limbs, dodged trees, cleared a stream, and still, they gave chase. As her legs began to tire, the forest got thicker, and she knew she was entering Blood Moon Pack. She could smell him faintly and it gave her an extra boost of energy. They crossed into Blood Moon and his scen
Killian woke up and smiled a bit to himself. The sun was pouring in and the room was warm. Crystal was now in human form and curled up next to him. He admired her naked body but the more he stared, the more he grew furious. She was underweight and her skin was shades of black, blue, purple, and yellow. Not a single part of her was untouched. She had truly been a prisoner in her own home and her captors were her own family. Before she woke up and panicked, he carefully got out of bed and covered her. He walked out the door and locked it. He went straight to the training yards to let out his anger. He didn't want her to see him like that. Jake met him down along with a few others to help him work out his aggression.Crystal jolted out of bed and sat straight up. She began to panic as she didn't know where she was. She caught the scent of rain and cedarwood and she let it relax her. Once she was calmed down, she opened her eyes and looked around, and tried to remember what happe
Crystal saw every shop with Killian following behind. He encouraged her to try everything and feel free to get anything she liked. She hesitated at first, but once she was comfortable, Killian enjoyed seeing her light up in every shop. Killian knew it would take time for her to let her guard down and not be so nervous, but he could wait. A few items had to be sent straight to the house and others, he carried for her.Crystal had never done this before. She went into every shop and got things of her choice without anyone saying she couldn't. Killian just sat back and watched her with a smile on his face. The Moon Goddess knew what she needed and who knew a hardened military alpha would be the teddy bear she needed. She knew this man would defend her and she took pleasure in enjoying her freedom. She bought more things than she knew what to do with. Most of them were clothes she had always wanted and the foods she had wanted to try.After shopping, Killian to
Killian sat in front of the cell that now held Caleb. He was bound in chains and currently hanging limp. He stared at this man and Drake saw red and wanted his blood. He didn't care who he was and what he was doing here. He was from them and he hurt her. He had the nerve to come to look for her here. Jake came up next to him a while later and told him Crystal was in his office and needed to speak to him. With a hard sigh, Killian stood up and walked to his office. He knew what Crystal wanted and knew he couldn't say no to her. She needed to watch him fall.Killian walked into his office and she was in his chair. He walked over and sat on the edge of the desk. He looked at her and just nodded. She stood up and followed him out and down to the basement. She felt a thrill seeing Caleb strung up. She wanted Killian to know how she felt and asked him to be standing back where Caleb couldn't see him when he woke. She wanted him to just see her and let him dig his own grave. Killian
Andrew paced his dad's office. Caleb hasn't been seen or heard from since he left to find Crystal two months ago. He had to be dead. There was no other way to explain it. He was getting more and more furious and his wolf, Atticus, was growing tenser and tenser."I bet she watched.""Andrew.""He was the worst. The things he did to her were the worst out of all of us. If stories are true, Killian beat him to death.""That could be an act of war.""So, what are we going to do?""I'll contact Killian.""Why, so he can invite you and then kill you.""Andrew, get out, now."Andrew stormed out of his dad's office and went for a run. He was fuming. How dare that little bitch watch his beta die. She would pay for it.Crystal sat in bed with Killian. She was wearing nothing but a shirt this morning as Killian brought her breakfast in bed. He was picking a suit to wear to meet with the alph
Crystal woke up the next morning not remembering the last time she slept so good. As she moved, she noticed Killian was still asleep next to her. Without waking him, she slid out of bed and into the closet. She stared at herself in a floor-length mirror and fingered her mate mark. She loved seeing it there on her neck and knew nothing could ever hurt her again. She smiled to herself and dressed for the day. Once that was done, she checked on Killian and noticed the heavy rise and fall of his chest, and decided to let him sleep. She walked out and went downstairs and headed for the kitchen. No one knew that they had marked each other, so when she came down, everyone noticed. Jake ran into her on her way out the door to head to the bakery."Well, what have we here?""Good morning, Jake.""He marked you.""And he has one similar to match.""Congrats. It's about time, but I know why the hesitation. We all do.""Truthfully it happened because I w
Crystal couldn't even go outside without feeling like she was being watched. She knew Andrew couldn't cross into her pack lands but his threat was fresh on her mind. She sat in the library huddled in the corner, too afraid to leave the maze of shelves. She sat up against the wall and felt the panic creeping up on her. She closed her eyes and began whispering that it wasn't real and she was safe. Andrew couldn't touch her anymore. Her breathing became heavier and she began to rock as the memories swarmed in and threatened to snuff her out. When she thought she couldn't handle it anymore, she smelt the rain and cedar scent. She began to relax as the scent got stronger and she knew he was getting closer to her. When she had the strength to open her eyes, he was knelt down in front of her. He had a concerned look on his face and reached out his hand."You can't keep doing this, baby.""I can't help it. I feel safe here when you are gone.""Which is why all my busine