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

After breakfast, they gathered outside of the shack. Cyprus scowled at Wolfe, but only nodded when Jorick said he was going. When Sadihra appeared he went pale. "You should stay here."


Sadihra held up a hand to stop him. "I don't need anyone to tuck me away safely. If Wolfe goes, I go."


Panic flashed in Cyprus' eyes. "No! I forbid it!" He looked to Wolfe. "Tell her!"


The Scharfrichter regarded him coolly. "Sadihra may go where she wishes, and you have no say regarding her or her actions."


Jorick cut him off. "She's going. If you don't like it, you can stay behind."


Katelina pulled on the heavy, fur-lined coat and bit back a cacophony of sarcastic remarks. It was stupid to take any of them. They may not be in league with Sorino, but they were on Munich's payroll. Why not just hand the Heart to the True Council and be done?


Chapter 328