YA fiction !! Incomplete !! ****** After the death of her mother, Elena is forced to live with her alcoholic stepdad, Mitchell. Over the years, she has developed a hostile persona, shutting out everyone from her life. Mitchell's abuse aids in this as well; Elena lives in a world of fear, hurt, and anger. One spectacular ordinary day, Elena crosses paths with Nick Ashton, a "gorgeous, but unbearable (at times)" individual whom Elena gradually takes a liking to. There's another guy, Hunter Del Castillo, a mysterious transfer who catches Elena's, and seemingly the female population's attention. Mysterious, handsome, and striking, it's no doubt he hides a secret, at least to Elena. When a series of strange events starts happening in Elena's city, where will she be able to find her safe haven?