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

After their bath, Katelina dressed. She pulled her hair back and thought of the style Torina had used on her. The vampiress had been right; she'd looked good. But all that work-


Thinking of Torina made her wonder how she and the children were doing. After a quick conversation with Jorick, she left to find out. 


She stopped in front of Torina's door, ready to knock, when she heard raised voices further down the hall. She concentrated until she could hear Zander.


"Is that what you saw? Did you see the truth in their minds, dream stealer? Tell me!"


Brandle's voice was quieter, patient. She oozed closer to hear. "What does it matter? Because they believe one thing and you another?"


Zander threw out a string of foreign words, then added, "The truth matters! What is the truth?"


Chapter 659