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

Unreasonable fear gripped Katelina and it took all her willpower not to race out of the room. 


The guard nodded at Xandria and Katelina struggled to calm herself. What in the hell did they want Xandria for? And why was she so terrified?


She swallowed her fear and forced words out, "Is it really necessary?"


The guard checked his clipboard. "Are you her master?"


"Nyes," Katelina amended. That was the point of the marking, wasn't it? 


The guard glanced at the council, then back. "Part of the inquiry is to determine who her master is. If they decide it's you, they'll call you forward. Until then stay here." He motioned to Xandria. "This way."


Xandria straightened her spine and stood. "It's fine, Kate. Thanks for trying."


Chapter 456