Chapter 1:

Emmalin Folliero is a 14-year-old who has been though more than most girls her age. Her mother is a drug addict and her step-father is extremely abusive. She has a four-year-old sister, Sofia, who means the world to her, and would do anything to protect her. She studies extra hard, and is fluent in 11 languages. Hopefully, this will help her give Sofia a better life for when she's old enough.
When her mother and step-father die, she finds out that she has five older brothers, who are taking them in.
Will Emmalin be able to trust her brothers to protect her, and care for Sofia.