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

Rem leaned against the wall as they swung the door open. A smile spread across their face as they watched Serine's go red.


"You weren't being very careful," they commented, tapping the side of their head.


Serine's hands covered her mouth and she just squeaked, unable to talk.


Rem stepped into the bathroom, letting the door swing shut. They crossed their arms to keep themselves back from Serine and watched her. They watched the way her chest rose and fell as she tried to get her breath back. They watched the way she shook out her hands, trying to get rid of the tension there. They watched her perfect, pink lips as she tried to speak.


Rem held themselves still as a shiver worked its way up their back and reminded themselves that Serine was in charge at this moment. As much as they wanted to rush over and hold her, it would only end badly if they did. Rem tried to come up with something clever to say but everything sounded hollow and flat in their mind.


Chapter 25: Rapture