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

     "Uh," Vivian just stuttered, her body leaning into Everett, waiting for him to kiss her. 


     “I hope that is okay?” Vivian pulled back, her mind taking over. “I will sleep on the couch, you can take the bed. I thought it best to stay close.”


     “Yeah, uh, okay." Vivian thought she should offer to take the couch, after all, she was not paying for this room. But her body ached from sleeping on the plane and Vivian could already feel the smooth silk of the sheets on her rough skin. There was also the other thought that if Vivian slept on the couch there was no way Everett would risk joining her, but in the bedroom... maybe. 


     “I hope this is okay?” He asked, bringing Vivian's mind back to the present. “We need to keep a low profile.”


     “It’s fine. I will just put my stuff down.” 


Chapter 39: Casual Sex