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

The moment the mausoleum door appeared at her back, Ava thought she’d feel a wave of relief, but she found herself eye to eye with Ruby. Her swirling gaze tried to pierce right through Ava’s mind, but she refused to let her in. No longer did Ava need to mask the power she possessed. Soon they would all know what the council does now. What Ava didn’t need is Ruby revealing how fearful she really was over what the council would decide. 


“Well?” Ruby finally asked, her stoic look unchanging. 


With that Ava stepped around Ruby, a tree rooted into the concrete steps, making her way back to the house. Ava could feel Ruby at her back within seconds, following her the entire way, only stopping her when they reached the porch.


“Ava, wait,” Ruby called out, sliding her hand over the door to stop Ava from going in. “What are they making a decision about?”


“Because I need to know.” Suddenly Ava understood Ruby’s position.


Chapter 63: The Decision