Naiad's Awakening

After her mother's death, all Alara wants to do is escape her family's squabbling over nothing. Who would have guessed that escaping would lead her to finding her true self, the lake of her dreams, and the woodland guardian who's been looking for her.Braedan had all but given up hope of finding a mate. After all, a true mating hadn't occurred in over a hundred years. Never did he think she'd come strolling into his friend's diner and turn his life upside down. Can they get past their insecurities and come together? Or will they let fear take the lead and run the other way?