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

"I know you're there. I can smell you."


Katelina winced. Sadihra had smelled her, after all. So much for the overpowering stench of camels!


Before she could answer a third voice replied, "I already knew." It was Verchiel.


Katelina caught her breath and stepped back, waiting for them to call her out, instead Sadihra asked, "How?" though Katelina couldn't see it, she imagined Verchiel tapping the side of his head as Sadihra said, "You're a mind reader? That wasn't in your official paperwork."


"Probably not. It comes and goes, so it rarely gets counted."


"What do you want? And don't hit on me, I'm not in the mood."


"I'm appalled that you think I'm incapable of a real conversation! For your information, I have them all the time. Well, now and then, at least."


"I'm sure you do. With Jorick's human for starters?"


Katelina gaped and Verchiel snickered. "Tut, tut, someone's been listening to rumors."


Chapter 317