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 woke to the dimness of the cave and Ryuu's soft moan. His breathing was rapid and shallow. He opened heavy lidded eyes only to close them again. Was he sick?


She reached to check him for a fever. The smell of his blood made her stomach rumble. A scenario played through her head that involved just a small taste-


She pulled back with disgust. How long would it take to get over this?


The vampires seemingly came to life one by one. Hikaru stepped carefully over his mistress to check their human. "Altitude sickness," he announced. 


"Is that a thing?" Katelina looked at Jorick, who shrugged.


Maeko knelt next to Ryuu and brushed hair from his face. She made soft cooing sounds. Katelina wasn't sure if they were words or nonsense.


The child-father peered at them. "Are you having trouble with your human?"


"Ryuu-chan will need to remain here. Hikaru-san will stay with him." Maeko pressed a kiss to the teen's forehead, then stood and bowed. "I apologize for any inconvenience."


Chapter 485