Jacqueline Reed

Leader of the gang called the Masquerade, Isaiah is a vicious, old, and controlling vampire. He governs the underground and has such far reaching power that no one leaves the city without his permission.

A former gang member, Remmis, has been a thorn in his side ever since they violently ran away from the gang, leaving Isaiah scarred and infuriated. The strong-willed serval shifter, Rem, has been impossible to catch until Isaiah enlists one of his newest Masquerade members, Serine.

The lovely, shy Serine is a psion with the ability to speak directly into the minds of others roaming the streets of Chicago. Rem’s mind catches her attention, and given no choice, she assists in their capture.

Rem and Serine slowly grow feelings for each other with Serine coming to terms that she wants out of the gang for good, but leaving the Masquerade—and the possessive Isaiah—is easier said than done.

Fleeing The Night is created by Jacqueline Reed, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Fleeing The Night

The small group walked down the driveway in silence, most eyes darting to and from Rem. Serine bit her lip and stuffed her hands into her pockets. A light snow had fallen, giving the ground a beautiful yet thin covering of white. Little bits of dried grass poked through and glimmered in the moonlight.


The werewolf, Grant, was the first to reach the black SUV and claimed the front passenger seat for himself. Marcus watched Rem with a glare as they climbed into the back. Serine couldn't be sure, but they might have flashed the vampire a rude gesture.


She sighed and climbed in next to Rem. "We're cooperating, remember?" she whispered to them.


Chapter 11: Deception