Jaden's Heart — Melanie Jackson

Deserted, lonely, and disconnected from humanity...Attempting to hide from the binding chains of responsibility to her human facade, Jaden wanders the alleyways of Los Angeles, feeding on the city's homeless. Within these backstreets, she never expected to find her heart. Alexis, a homeless teen running from a painful past, captivates her.Love blossoms and passions ignite.However, nine centuries after she disappeared, Jaden's former lover and creator reemerges, bringing grave news. The assassination of an Immortal Council member forces Jaden to leave Alexis in L.A. to attend a summit in France. Here, she must fight temptation and lust as unknown assassins lurk in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to strike.