Rise of a Warrior — Denna Holm

Carla Trystan is a half-breed vampire who has spent her entire life running from powerful Hunters-aliens from another world. She is also plagued by nightmares, hearing the same deep, dark voice say night after night, 'If you wish to live, child, take my hand.' When she finally meets the man behind the terrifying voice, it is to discover he is one of the aliens she has spent her life running from.Azrael, an ancient Hunter for the Laizahlian Council, is sent to Earth to track down three rogues from their world. What he doesn't expect is to run into his eillelé, his lifemate. Azrael senses there is more than vampire blood running through Carla's veins. He suspects a Djinn is involved, placing them both in great danger. Their journey will thrust them both into the Fae realm, where Carla must rise up and fight the cruel queen who means to make Azrael her own.