Pierced — Ashlei D. Hawley

Mallory Wright has been revealed as a psychic to a group of fanatical Hunters determined to target and destroy humans with paranormal talents. To draw her near to them, the Hunters have taken her immediate family hostage. A centuries-old vampire who has avoided civilization for the better part of recorded history, Leighton Garrett comes to Mallory with an offer to save her family. He will turn her, giving her the strength to face the Hunters and reclaim her father, mother, and brother. However, Leigh's offer is contingent upon Mallory vowing she will kill him and reclaim her humanity when her goal is reached. During their mission together, it becomes harder for Mallory and Leigh to define the line between duty and destiny. In the end, the vampiric lovers are confronted with confusion and choices that have the capacity to keep them together forever or lead to both of their heartbreak and destruction.