The Protector — Sara Anderson

Cole and Blair planned to mate, until a tragic event caused Cole to call off their relationship. By the time Cole realized his awful mistake it was too late. Blair had gone, joining her parents overseas.

For four years Blair lived abroad, but when her grandmother died, she returned to take over her grandmother's café. She still tried to avoid Cole, but he never gave up over the year she has been back. He always ensured she was safe, going into her coffee shop every day, hoping that she would forgive him, but she remained aloof.

When Blair breaks shifter law, the shifter Guardian Michael forces her to submit to Cole. She spends one night with Cole and realizes if she stays, she will fall for him all over again, and decides to run.

But a human wanting revenge on shifters for his brother's death is watching Blair, and waiting for his chance to exact his revenge on her.

With this dangerous man intent on harming Blair, Cole may lose her forever before he gets the chance to win her heart again.