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

A sharp knock woke Katelina the next evening. Jorick stirred next to her and gave his customary morning gasp, like someone who'd forgotten to breathe all night. The rap repeated, then she heard footsteps patter down the corridor.


She threw the bedclothes back with the realization that the sun wasn't yet gone. Jorick told her vampires who didn't get enough sleep needed extra blood-


"It's a matter of minutes," Jorick replied. "Though I hope it's not a regular occurrence."


Dressed, they met Jamie in the hallway. The Executioner nodded a greeting, his expression grim.


"Yes. I think we need to discuss our status. I have no problem with servant's quartersI've slept in worsebut only Ark, Eileifr, or the High Council can command me to wake early."


Jorick scoffed. "I wouldn't wake even for them."


Chapter 534