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

Before Blair could open the rusted, iron gate, a woman appeared on the porch. Her almond skin glowed in the morning sun, her wildly curly hair a halo around her flushed face, as her bright golden eyes burrowed into Ava. Reaching out her arms, various bracelets windchimes on her wrists, Layla welcomed them both into her home by opening the gate. Blair glanced cautiously at Ava before they walked through the open gate together. 


“Ava, welcome.” Layla’s voice was light and airy as it reached Ava’s ears. “I’m afraid you have arrived at a difficult time.” With her words, she turned her stare to Blair. 


“I know,” Ava interjected, wanting to keep Layla’s focus on herself. She didn’t want any of this blowing back on Blair. Not again. “I am sorry for what happened to Marcus.”


“I trust you come with information. Perhaps the whereabouts of your friend, Everett?”


“Uh, no, not exactly. There is something else I bring to you.”


Chapter 58: Welcome Home