The Gift; An Awakened Novella

Declan has been on the road hunting vampires ever since one killed his parents. One town after the next meant one woman after the next, and he never promised them more than one night. Relationships have never been his thing. That is, until his journey brings him to New Orleans, where not only does he find out he is a demigod, but he also meets a woman that changes his life. Forever. Ciera's love for learning has always been her top priority. Teaching the Compound's children is the main love in her life...until a mysterious man comes to town one night. Being a witch allows her to sense magic in others, and she senses something is different the moment she meets him. She finally finds someone who awakens her soul and shows her that opposites really do attract. But will he be in town long enough to catch her as she falls?This is a retelling of the events in The Awakened in Declan and Ciera's POV's. It's recommended that you read The Awakened before reading The Gift.