Semua Bab MARKED BY MOONLIGHT : Bab 1 - Bab 10

~ LYRA ~"Oh my God!" I gasp as Elias slams on the brakes so hard I jerk forward, my seatbelt locking tight across my chest. The tires scream against the asphalt as the old Mustang skids to a stop.I’m confused at first about what’s going on until the car headlights flash brighter and I see it—him. A tall, unmoving figure just standing there in the middle of the dark road.“What the hell?” Elias mutters as he tightens his knuckles on the steering wheel. “Is he just... standing there?”I don’t answer right away because my heart is busy stuttering. I glance up at the sky and watch as the soft, silver light filter through the clouds. The moon isn’t full yet—three more nights to go—but it’s bright enough to send a shiver crawling down my spine.According to local news, it is supposed to be safe tonight—because the moon isn’t strong enough to trigger anything dangerous. I even convinced Elias, my neighbor, to drive me out here based on that exact reasoning—although I have a suspicion that

~ RONAN ~I try to shake off my shock as I stare down at the female in front of me. I shouldn’t be surprised. I’ve known my mate would find me soon enough. Dream-pairing only occurs when a female is ready to mate, and over the past few months, my woman has come at me like a freight train. She’s been nervous but eager in our dream encounters, almost as though she isn’t aware the dreams are real. I know it’s in a female wolf’s nature to play hard to get, so I thought that if I just bid my time, she’ll come to me. Because once a female wolf gets a taste of her male, she instinctively tracks him down. Distance isn’t a factor because instinct paves the way. So yes, I’ve been expecting this. What I did not anticipate, however, is my mate showing up as a human. Correction. Half-human. She’s a combination of both—wolf and woman—each scent unique and undeniable. Judging by her response to me, she doesn’t even know what I am. Damn it. Everything’s beginning to come together, providing

~ RONAN ~There’s a reason I trust Killan. Despite his tendency to sometimes run off at the mouth, my Beta is always reliable."I'm taking the car," I grunt. "Put my bike in the garage and cancel my appointments. If there's an emergency, call my cell. I'll be in touch."Bending at the waist, I slide my arms beneath Lyra’s legs and back and lift her into my chest. "Come on, honey.""Whoa, wait." Lyra squirms against me, slapping at my chest. "I can't leave with you!" When I tighten my grip, she screams, "What do you think you're doing? Put me down! Right now!""Oh, man." Killan laughs and moves to the side, giving me room to pass. "You're going to have your hands full with that one.""Laugh it up," I grumble, wrestling with the female in my arms who’s doing her damnedest to break free. If I had more time, I’d be patient. But I don’t. More importantly—she doesn’t either. "One day that'll be you.""Let go!" Lyra shrieks. "Get your hands off me!"She lands an elbow to my gut, but I don’t

~ LYRA ~ How does Ronan expect me to answer his questions when he’s so close I can almost taste him? His scent calls to me, tempting me to rip off his clothes just to see the hard flesh beneath. My eyes flutter shut as my heart thunders in my chest. I lick my lips, remembering how delicious he’d tasted, how perfect it felt to be wrapped in his arms as our lips collided in those dreams. A tidal wave of arousal nearly knocks me over, my clit so sensitive I wonder if I’ll climax with a simple shift of my legs. Pull yourself together and answer him, goddammit! "I wanted to come to Moonmark Ink because I felt compelled," I confess, my voice trembling. "I don't know why. I just know that the moment I saw your advert online, I knew this was where I needed to come to get this done. And no, my family isn’t aware I’m here." Mildly embarrassed, I try to turn my head away from his gaze, but he stops me. His fingers are firm but gentle

~ RONAN ~Somehow, I manage to remove Lyra's sweater without tearing the fluffy cotton, pulling it over her head along with an equally soft camisole. I bite back a curse when I see her bra, her hard pink nipples visible through white lace. After I remove the skimpy garment, I take a moment to appreciate the view.Her flawless skin reflects the rays of the moon—pale, silky, and smooth. Her breasts are full and lush, nipples hard and waiting to be touched. Before the night is over, I intend to leave love bites all over her creamy flesh, including one behind her ear and on the curve of her shoulder for the world to see.My woman. My mate.A surge of possessiveness sears through me. The wolf inside me wants to come inside her and mark her with my scent so that every werewolf she encounters knows she’s taken. A good thing, because the man also wants the same thing. I can't wait to feel the clasp of my mate's pussy around my cock, to finally learn just