Claiming His Family by Rosa Mink

When Tawni finds an abandoned child in the woods, she’ll do anything to protect it, find where he belongs. After running away from her own pack, she’s hesitant to leave the boy with just anyone, she wants to find his family, and perhaps, find somewhere she can belong herself. As the years pass by, she doesn’t give up hope that they’ll find it.
Maximus lost everything except his title and position as territory alpha six years ago when he lost his mate, their newborn child taken from him. He’s had his people searching but with no luck, until a young woman is attacked just outside his land. Learning what she’s been through, what she’s done to protect his son makes him determined to keep her safe, for his son’s sake. He lost one mother the day he was born, Max won’t let him lose the one that he now knows.
The more Max learns about Tawni, the more he wants her as his. The more his wolf demands another mate, wants revenge against those that hurt her, sent her running. He’ll do anything to claim his family, the new one that he never anticipated wanting, needing this much. Nothing is going to stand in his way.
With strong language, no cheating, and a HEA, this short story of approximately 39,000 words is intended for an adult audience and may include subjects that are sensitive to some readers.

TW: discussions of abuse, assault, and violence throughout the story.