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

     “Is it?” Caleb mocked, pressing his hand to his chest and looking around at the other vampires who slightly laughed, showing their sharp teeth. 


     Vivian noticed that these vampires were different from Caleb, who seemed more like Everett, controlled, aged, with a more human-like quality. Different from the animals that encircled them, baring their teeth, a low growl under their breath, as they hunched into a fighting position just waiting for the approval to attack. 


     “I know what you are doing here,” Everett threatened. “Did you really think we wouldn’t find out?”


Chapter 43: Dying