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 felt like an eternity passed before the van pulled to a stop. The back door opened and the interior light snapped to life. Katelina shielded her eyes, then looked at her fellow passengers. 


Just as Micah said, Thomas was bound and gagged. He was stuffed in the furthest corner, next to Saeed. Alex crouched over an unconscious Yaul, and tried to make him drink from a half bottle of leftover blood. Torina fussed with her dress and a canister of wet wipes. Micah had moved closer to her, a crude offer in his eyes. Rachel was curled into a ball, cradling Kale and wailing. Joseff sat behind her, his hands on her shoulders and his face twisted in a mixture of agony and fury.


The back doors opened on an abandoned gas station. Rachel stayed behind with Yaul and Kale, while everyone else climbed out. The vampires gathered in an informal group, but Jorick took Katelina's good arm and led her away.


Chapter 216