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

Serine paused just a block away from the bookshop's back entrance and glanced behind herself. Seeing no sign of pursuit, she crouched down and took a deep breath. She closed her eyes and reached her mind out to those nearby. The night had gotten so late it was nearly early and the streets were fairly empty of traffic in the area. Serine searched for a moment, looking for the disciplined mind of a Hunter in the vicinity.


Finally finding a pair, Serine hesitated. Remembering the way she'd nearly killed several of their brethren just the night before, she pulled back from their minds, afraid.


"Do it for Rem and Jonathan," she whispered to herself.


Steeling her nerves, Serine reached out again. She lightly touched the mind of one of the two Hunters and carefully scanned his surface thoughts.


Chapter 28: Suggestion and Abduction