Original Sin (The Order of Vampires Book 1)

Adam Hartzler has always been an honorable immortal, but the fine line between right and wrong begins to blur when he is called to his true mate. If he does not find and claim her soon, he will lose his soul and humanity, transforming into a vile predator controlled by insatiable bloodlust, sentenced to a demonic and tortured eternity as a vampire.Adam sets out on a quest to hunt his mate and claim her before it is too late. His salvation relies on his destined mate's surrender, but when she refuses to cooperate, Adam must set aside his morals and do what is needed to survive. Time's slipping away with his control, and his territorial instincts refuse to let her go.Annalise Snow awakens on a primitive farm removed from modern civilization and in fear of her life. Her captor is determined to keep her prisoner and believes he is somehow entitled to her future. But she will not surrender easily. When Adam asks for the ultimate sacrifice, she must decide if he lives or dies.Passion and emotion collide in an explosive meeting of destined souls, but love is never a guarantee, especially when eternity begins with betrayal.