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 stared blankly at the empty tray before her. She'd managed to get a couple of hours of sleep and had choked down a light lunch. She pulled at the collar absently, not really thinking about anything. She'd crossed over to an almost pleasant numbness where she was distanced from the pain and loss with no real desire to change it.


Vaguely, Serine was aware of the suite door opening and closing. Someone was saying words above her, but she didn't move or look up. It didn't matter who it was or what they were saying. Eventually they'd get to the point, order her around, and she'd do as she was told like a good little puppet.


There was a crack and pain exploded across the side of Serine's face as her head was knocked to the side. She caught herself from falling sideways onto the couch cushions and put a hand to her cheek. She blinked surprised tears from her eyes and stared up, brought harshly back to reality.


Chapter 35: The Truth