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

The next morning, Katelina woke to the usual scene. The idea that it was "usual" was disturbing, so she dismissed it in favor of a shower. When she finished, Jorick was back from feeding. 


Katelina wasn't sure whether to be happy or horrified. The sooner Oren got there, the sooner they could have the stupid battle and she and Jorick could leave. By the same token, the sooner Oren got there, the sooner they'd have to go to the stupid battle. Not only would she have to drive, she'd have to endure Oren, and then there'd be another bloody fight. 


Rachel and Kale seemed to materialize behind her. Kale asked, "Is Traven coming with him?" 


"No." Jorick snorted contemptuously. "He claims he has too many new coven members and needs to integrate them before he can trust the coven to work together."


Kale squeezed Rachel's hand reassuringly. "How many new recruits does he have?" 


Katelina's eyebrows shot up. "Counting the two from Maine?"


Chapter 211