Phoenix by Serena Simpson

Rylee spent her life running with no intention of staying still until Phoenix walked into her bar. She didn’t know what was drawing her to him, but she wanted to find out. Two years later he was finally ready to talk and maybe more, but it might be too late. The evil that has been stalking her has found her, and now; once again her life is in danger.
Phoenix couldn’t stay away from Rylee. He tried. His heart was whispering mate, he ignored it continuing to watch her from afar. He was going to sacrifice himself so his family would live. He didn’t know what form the sacrifice would take. He did know a mate would complicate things.
He feared for her life.
She knew they would hurt him trying to get to her.
They each had a reason to stay apart. But time, need, and desire were drawing them together. They either fought together or died alone.