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

Jorick opened the door to reveal Etsuko and an uncomfortable Oren.


The pair stepped inside and Katelina bit back her surprise. Etsuko was dressed in a plum colored kimono with her hair in its usual updo. It was a far cry from the woman Oren had half carried to the hotel; her hair loose around her shoulders and her Kimono tied on sloppily.


She stepped forward, holding two small gift bags, and bowed. "Greetings Jorick-sama and Katelina-san. I hope you are well."


Jorick made a non-committal noise and Katelina tried not to stare at the tiny, pointed teeth that flashed when Etsuko spoke. 


"I am well, thank you." She moved in front of them, bowed even lower and held the gift bags out. "I must humbly thank Jorick-sama and Katelina-san for all that they did for me while I was ill. Please accept these humble tokens of my appreciation. They are not much. The gift shop did not have a large selection."


Chapter 416