Joleene Naylor is the author of the glitter-less Amaranthine vampire universe, a world where vampires aren't for children. Comprised of a main series, a standalone prequel, and several short story collections, she has plans to continue expanding with a trilogy and standalone novels. 
In her spare time, Joleene is a freelance book cover designer and for-fun photographer. She maintains several blogs, full of odd ramblings, and occasionally updates her website at JoleeneNaylor.com. In what little time is left, she watches anime, plays PokemonGo, and works on her crooked Victorian house in Villisca, Iowa. Between her husband, family, and pets, she is never lonely, in fact, quite the opposite. Should she disappear, one might look for her on a beach in Tahiti, sipping a tropical drink and wearing a disguise. 

Pulled into a world of darkness, Katelina's fate becomes intertwined with that of Jorick, a dark, enigmatic vampire. To stay by his side, she must navigate intrigue, terror and bloodshed as they are drawn from one battle to another. Dreams of peace seem elusive, and are complicated by mysterious vampires, old relics, and an ancient master. Join Katelina and Jorick in a world where vampires don't sparkle and night is eternal.

Amaranthine

It was almost three when a vehicle pulled in. For the first time, Katelina was happy to see Oren. She dropped the book she'd been reading on the nearest stand and stood, just as a purposeful knock sounded at the door.


Jorick calmly finished his paragraph, and then answered it. His lion-maned fledgling pushed his way past him. He glanced at Katelina and uncomfortably adjusted his long gray coat. "I assume Jorick mentioned that you'll be driving?"


She suddenly realized how horrible it must be for him to need something from her. The idea spread a smile across her face. "Let's see how superior you are now, Mr. Grumpyboots!"


A warning look from Jorick said he'd heard her thoughts. She flashed him her cheery grin. "Yes, Jorick explained that you need me this time."


Oren's eyebrows drew together and his hands clenched, but he kept himself in check. "Yes, humans can occasionally be convenient. It's nice to see you've finally managed it."


Chapter 192