The protection every child is owed was lost on Ella Munroe. Her tiny body was beaten, bruised, cut and bloodied. The thing about pain, it demands to be felt.... While searching for affection, Ella gave away her body and her escape was found in drugs. Self-loathing led to self-destruction and Ella tried to cut that hate from herself. They say pain makes you stronger, fear makes you braver; Ella had more strength and bravery than most. With her head down, scars covered and heart locked behind a wall of steel Ella ran. On the streets she found her freedom but she was still alone, until she found Mercy's, until she found Jax.Born a warrior Jaxon Carter could intimidate with no more than a glance, but this warrior was not born to destroy, he was born to protect. To Jax, Ella was much more than a tiny beaten girl, Ella was an angel. Ella was Jax's angel, she was his to protect and cherish. She was his to love and although Ella's first instincts were to run, Jax made her yearn for things she had long forgotten. In capturing her heart, Jax freed Ella. In embracing her imperfections, Jax owned Ella. Sometimes though, you have to fight for love and sometimes blood is destined to run a river. Sometimes, hate trumps love. All Jax had to do was keep Ella safe, it all seemed so easy....."Your scars might remind you of where you've been angel, but they don't have to dictate where you're going." ~ Jaxon CarterPlease Note - this book contains some violence, language that may be found offensive and sexual situations.