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

Footsteps pounded toward them. Loren skidded around the corner. "Hey! What was allshit! You're killing them without me." His eyes landed on Katelina. "There you are. Did you find Jorick?"


"No, but we found Ishkurthe leader from the Kugsankal," she added for their benefit. "Verchiel's alone with him on the roof. There's no way he can take him alone."


"Why the fuck didn't you say so. Come on, pipsqueak." Micah motioned Loren with his gory hand and started down the hall.


"Wait!" Katelina cried after them. "What do you think you two can do? He's ancient!"


"Guess we'll find out," Micah called back.


She said a quick prayer they wouldn't get killed, then hurried downstairs. On the next floor, Oren, Jorick, and Brandle waited in the hallway. She hurried to them. "Ishkur. On the roof with Verchiel. Micah and Loren went to help, but they need more."


With a nod, Brandle banged on one of the doors. "Zander, are you coming?"


He leaned out and his eyes landed on Katelina.


Chapter 665