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 door closed, Ava turned to Blair clasping her hands around her shoulder and pulling her into her shaking body. Blair allowed her to hold her there for a long time, Ava wishing she’d never pull away from her but knowing she had to tell her the truth. Reluctantly, she pulled away from Blair, her cheeks burning as tears cascaded down them. 


“Ava, it will be okay,” Blair tried to console her, but it only seemed to make it worse. 


“No, Blair, it’s not. I’m so sorry Everett involved you in all this.”


“I involved myself, so let's be clear about that,” Blair assured. “But I have to be honest, Ava. I’m not completely sure what we are doing here.”


“I don’t think any of us are sure about anything anymore.”


“Ava, what do you think will happen -”


“I need to tell you something,” Ava interjected, not able to hold in her secret a second longer. 


Chapter 86: Ava's Confession