Sentinel of Darkness — Katie Reus

She thought she'd put her past behind her...Local artist Keva might be human, but she knows about the things that go bump in the night. Years ago, a dragon shifter saved her from certain death. Ever since, she's lived in his clan's territory and put her life back together. But the feeling of security is only an illusion, because her past has come back to haunt her. A past with claws and fangs, demanding blood.He'll do whatever it takes to defend his mate...Dagen has finally met his mate--except he insults her the first time they meet. He's not too proud to grovel to get back into her good graces. But when a threat from her past emerges, he realizes that he'll do anything to keep her safe. Even if it means dying--or losing her forever.Length: NOVELLAAuthor note: This is a stand-alone story in the Darkness series complete with an HEA and no cliffhanger.Darkness series:1. Darkness Awakened2. Taste of Darkness3. Beyond the Darkness4. Hunted by Darkness5. Into the Darkness6. Saved by Darkness7. Guardian of Darkness8. Sentinel of Darkness8.5 A Very Dragon Christmas