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

     For the second morning in a row, Vivian woke with a pounding headache. Rolling over, the sun cascading through the sheer curtains, it took Vivian a moment to remember that she was in New Orleans, in Everett’s house, not in the room she had picked. Bolting up in the bed, Vivian looked around the strange room, unable to remember how she got here last night. Checking her body, she felt a slight relief over the fact she still had her underpants on, but nothing more. 


     A quick scan of the room confirmed that Vivian was alone. Pulling the sheet around her body, she pulled herself out of bed. Walking to the window, Vivian noticed a suitcase on the floor. It was Everett’s. Shit!


     Vivian searched her mind, but it was blank, she couldn’t remember anything after they left the restaurant. For all she knew, she was one of those helpless humans who threw herself at Everett last night, and oh god! What if he accepted!


Chapter 25: A Witch and A Vision