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

Katelina rubbed her head. Jorick. Jorick was coming here. 


"Of course he is," Verchiel said to her thoughts. "He's not going to let someone kidnap you and stay home with his feet up."


She started to comment on the intrusion, then remembered that Verchiel was a mind reader like Samael, only not as powerful. She was surrounded by them and sometimes she wished she was one.


"If you let him turn you, you will be," Verchiel whispered. "You can't go through with it."


"I don't think I can tell him no." She felt suddenly hopeful. "You said Jorick was coming?" He was strong enough to stand up to the ancient vampire. 


"I don't know how far behind Jorick is. He can't have left for at least a day after me, and he'll be slower. His reflexes aren't as good as mine. He can't drive as fast. And if he has an army they won't be able to travel in the daylight like I did. It could be several days before he gets here."


"Jorick will have Sorino. He's a tracker and he'll find us faster than you did."


Chapter 435