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

With a new hope to cling to, Serine was finally able to sleep and woke feeling fairly refreshed. It had been a day, maybe two, since her talk with Rowan. Time had become a fluid thing for her and she didn't see much point in paying attention to it for the most part. Sunset was the only time that mattered anymore. That was when Isaiah made his visits.


Serine turned to look out the window and saw she still had another hour at least. She sighed, eyes focusing on her bedside table and the fresh, beautiful red roses waiting there. She sat up in bed, hating the fact that someone had been in the room while she was asleep, and she stood.


She dressed slowly and wandered out to the living area. Sitting in the corner near the kitchenette was a massive, stuffed teddy bear. Serine stared at it. Her eyes drifted down to the heart on its chest and read her own name stitched there.


Chapter 38: All That Glitters