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

Vivian sank into the warm, leather seat that seemed to wrap its arms around her sore, bruised body. Closing her eyes, she could feel the vibration of the seat, the roar of the engine, and the pressure on her chest grow heavy as the plane lifted into the air. 


“A drink?” Everett offered, holding the glass in front of her face. Vivian took it and shot the whiskey back as Everett slid into the seat across from her. He swirled the liquid in his only glass, only taking a small sip. “How are you healing?” he finally asked. 


“You are healing through?” Vivian nodded, slightly pulling up her shirt to show Everett that the wound was almost completely healed at this point. She could feel the warmth of his breath as he let out a sigh of relief. 


“Seems the elixir is still working.” 


Chapter 83: Going Back Home