title: Shelby's Grace: From Abused Pup to Angel of Mercy
author: Joe Dwyer
description: Dogs are perfect examples of unconditional love&#45;at least to some pet owners. To others, they are merely animals to be abused viciously. However, in some circumstances, small miracles happen. Sometimes, a dog that has suffered cruelty can overcome it and once again act as man&#39;s best friend.
zlib_text: The Angel Pack 9
  Wounded
  King Dante places Shelby in the protective custody of the Angel Pack to guard the secret of who he truly is and what he is capable of.
  Shelby has known who his mate is since before he was kidnapped by his psycho father six months ago. But now he fears that being in
  the same house as his mate will finally show Xander who he is. He has been hiding from his mate, but now that they are face-to-face
  Shelby needs to stay strong and reject Xander. He can’t afford to get attached to anyone and have them turn on him when they find out
  the truth.
  But Xander won’t give up on his mate and does everything he can to show the gorgeous man that he wants him for who he is and will
  never try to control him or tell him what to do. The battle to save their world explodes at the same time the battle to save his mating puts
  Shelby in danger.
  Genre: Alternative (M/M, Gay), Paranormal, Shape-shifter
  Length: 71,884 words
  
  WOUNDED
   
  The Angel Pack 9
   
   
   
   
   
  Maggie Walsh
   
   
   
   
   
   
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