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

The flight was short, as airplane trips went. Just over three hours later, Katelina stepped out onto a brightly lit airfield. Huge planes lurked in the distance, and a sprawling complex twinkled against the night. It wasn't the small airstrip she'd expected.


Three vampire guards wearing heavy black coats and stereotypical furry hats marched forward to meet them. They saluted, and Wolfe replied in broken Russian. Katelina didn't bother to ask Jorick what they were saying. 


"They want to know why there are so many of us," Jamie said. 


Katelina looked to the Executioner in surprise. "You speak Russian?"


"No. But thoughts are often more visual than verbal, and I can guess from the images flashing through their minds."


Verchiel had once told her something similar, though she hadn't been sure whether to believe it or not. 


Wolfe turned to Jorick. "The sun will rise soon. They have transportation to take us to the Konfederatsiya, where we will be staying."


Chapter 466