Bella and the Beast Master Series by Sarah Westill

At the request of a desperate family searching for answers, Ruthenian Beast Master Markus Ralston, and his wolf Lunah, have returned to the shores of Sziveria. Punished for her assistance in the capture of a serial killer, Bella Fenwick has been relegated to working in the basement of the Sziverian National Investigative Division. She can’t afford to complain however, so she keeps to herself, does her job, and hopes the guardians out to fire her won’t succeed... moreAt the request of a desperate family searching for answers, Ruthenian Beast Master Markus Ralston, and his wolf Lunah, have returned to the shores of Sziveria. Punished for her assistance in the capture of a serial killer, Bella Fenwick has been relegated to working in the basement of the Sziverian National Investigative Division. She can’t afford to complain however, so she keeps to herself, does her job, and hopes the guardians out to fire her won’t succeed. Once again, the arrival of Markus sends her world spinning, in more ways than one…Markus grasps the only option available – he takes Bella from her demoted position and places her at his side, where it’s becoming clear to him, she belongs. Together, they begin investigating the mysterious death of a young rising singer.But more than a murder case arises when Markus learns the truth about why Bella’s so desperate to keep her position within an organization that cares nothing for her. A revelation that makes him realize he may have to claim her as his mate before she’s ready to admit to the fiery spark igniting between them… less

Solving this mystery could cost Bella and Markus everything… After being away longer than he planned on a mission for Ruthenia, Markus Ralston returns with his wolf, Lunah, excited to see his pregnant wife. But his homecoming takes an unexpected turn when a grieving legal advocate is waiting on his doorstep with a dire plea. Accused of murdering five women whose deaths were ruled accidents, the man insists he’s innocent... moreSolving this mystery could cost Bella and Markus everything… After being away longer than he planned on a mission for Ruthenia, Markus Ralston returns with his wolf, Lunah, excited to see his pregnant wife. But his homecoming takes an unexpected turn when a grieving legal advocate is waiting on his doorstep with a dire plea. Accused of murdering five women whose deaths were ruled accidents, the man insists he’s innocent. The accuser is Bella’s former boss, a determined investigator desperate to further his career and his guardian ranking, adding a challenging layer to an already difficult situation. As Markus and Bella dig deeper into the case, cracks begin to form within their personal world. Bella’s siblings reveal a betrayal that cuts deeper than blood. One for which Markus unknowingly paid the price. Bella fears he may never be able to forgive her or her family. And Markus, ever steady, is suddenly questioning their future, the one thing he’s never had to doubt. With tensions rising, old fears resurfacing, and the line between justice and ambition growing dangerously thin, Markus and Bella must settle the past for good to protect their future, even as misgivings of innocence creep in… less