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

Aching muscles and a deep, gnawing hunger brought Rem back to unwilling consciousness. They laid still, trying to remember where they were. They blinked, looking around, and didn't recognize anything. They went to sit up but a warm weight kept them pinned. Rem smiled and relaxed as they saw Serine, asleep and pinning their numb arm down.


They brushed her cheek with one hand and whispered her name. Serine groaned and stretched, having only been resting her eyes. She looked up and smiled as well.


"Hey," Rem replied. Their stomach loudly protested the simple conversation and Rem frowned.


Serine giggled and sat up. "I'll order some food." She dug around for the cash and hopped off the bed. Oblivious to Rem watching her, she quickly ordered a pizza delivery using the room's phone.


"You look beautiful, angel," Rem said, shaking their arm. Tingling had set in and it was uncomfortable to say the least.


Chapter 50: A New Life