October 1st. Declan wakes from a deep slumber, the same as he does each year, hollow and ravenous. Only one thing can satisfy his hunger. Blood is the cost of his immortality. He meets the vibrant Skyler at a club who reminds him what it feels like to be alive. But he can’t stay with the beautiful blond. It’s too risky. Declan has had centuries to imagine finding someone, but now that he has, he’s afraid he’ll hurt him. The only way to protect Skyler is to push him away. Will Skyler still want him, fangs and all, or is Declan destined be alone eternally? When Awakens the Heart is a stand-alone novella.