Early Awakening

Fear can paralyze the strongest souls, even those harboring powerful magic.Alayah's one year reprieve from the abuse and manipulation of her tormentor is almost over. The fear is back, and it is grating on her nerves. With her stepfather's release from jail only days away, she looks to her brother and best friend for comfort.A trip to her brother's apartment takes an intriguing turn when two gorgeous, mysterious men get involved, triggering a series of extraordinary events. Alayah's beliefs shatter, opening her eyes to the supernatural world. A world of allies - shifters and elementals pitted against monsters-demons and vampires.Her time has run out - her stepfather has tracked her down. In order to protect herself and her loved ones, she will learn to fight with and without magic. But will she find the courage to confront her past and the one man who could potentially be the worst monster of all?