Ann Brooks

Vivian lives her life in the shadows, hunting down and killing vampires. But when a vampire saves her life, she finds him making an offer that’s hard to refuse.  Accepting Everett’s offer means Vivian is putting a target on her back, one that he swears to protect with his life. Weighing her options, and her feelings, Vivian must decide if working with Everett is worth risking her life. 

Thrust into her decision by an ex-lover who tries to kill her, Vivian and Everett embark on a journey to save humanity. Vivian learns that Everett has more at stake than she thought - literally. Secrets collide, old alliances are broken, and an ultimate power is harnessed, as Everett and Vivian will have to decide if an ancient proficiency will save their lives or kill them both. 

In the Shadows is created by Ann Brooks, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

IN THE SHADOWS

     Vivian held Everett’s glaze, ignoring her stomach’s plea for more food, as she waited for Everett to enlighten her. Granted this was not how she expected to bring up this subject, but she had thought about the fact that she needed to understand Everett more if she was ever going to trust him. 


     “I’ve met vampires before, many of them. They are voracious, cruel, and savage. But you - you are none of those things.”


     “Ah, well it seems as if you’ve been meeting all the wrong kinds of vampires.”


     “No, Everett. There is something more here, I can feel it. If we are going to trust each other I need you to tell me. I have to know what I am working with, especially your limitations.”


     “Well, then.” Everett politely wiped his lips. “I could ask the same of you.”


     “I am willing to tell you whatever you need to know,” she lied. 


     “So share our origin stories so to speak?” Vivian nodded. “It is rather late-”


Chapter 12: Everett's Origin Story