Unlike some "bully romances," Klaus is noted for taking full responsibility for his past actions and being willing to wait for Poppy to come to terms with their bond on her own timeline.

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Bullied Mate (Book 17 of Sam Crescent's The Alpha Shifter Collection ) follows , a young shifter whose first transition reveals a devastating truth: her fated mate is Klaus , the Alpha’s son and the person who has secretly bullied her for years. Core Plot Overview

A neighboring pack visits with several unmated males, including Greg , the visiting Alpha’s son. Greg is immediately drawn to Poppy, creating a ticking clock for Klaus. If he cannot win Poppy’s forgiveness and stake his claim, he risks losing her to another man who treats her better than he ever did. Key Themes & Characteristics

Klaus must face the consequences of his past behavior. He chooses to take ownership of his mistakes rather than hiding them, even though his father, the Alpha, would be furious to learn of his bullying. He is forced to "grovel" and prove he has changed from the cruel boy he was to a man worthy of her.

Typical of Crescent's work, this is a short, fast-paced read (often finished in a single sitting) with high heat levels and a focus on the emotional growth between the two leads.