Semua Bab MARKED BY MOONLIGHT: Bab 1 - Bab 4

Elena's POVThe Club pulsed with energy, strobe lights cutting through artificial fog as bodies moved on the dance floor. I tugged at the hem of Mia's black dress, feeling simultaneously powerful and exposed."Stop fidgeting!" Mia shouted over the music, pressing a brightly colored drink into my hand. "You look hot! Own it!"She wasn't wrong. The dress hugged curves I usually hid under conservative clothing, and I'd let my dark hair fall in waves past my shoulders instead of the tight bun Sarah insisted on. For once, I didn't look like the perfect, submissive Omega."I still can't believe I'm here," I yelled back, taking a sip of the drink. Sweet with a kick – just like freedom."Better than sitting at home planning your wedding to Richard!"I choked on my drink. "How did you—""Please." Mia rolled her eyes. "My mom's on the Council. I heard all about Sarah pushing for the match." She grabbed my arm. "Speaking of hot guys who aren't Richard... Don't look now, but Mr. Tall-Dark-and-Dan

It's been two days since the gala disaster, two days since my failed escape attempt. I hunched over my bathroom toilet, emptying what little breakfast I'd managed to eat. Something was wrong. My approaching heat usually brought fever and aches, but this felt different."Elena?" Mia's worried voice came through the door. "Let me in, or I swear I'll break it down."I'd been avoiding everyone since that night, but Mia had climbed through my window an hour ago, refusing to leave. Crawling to the door, I unlocked it."Holy shit." She rushed to my side. "You look terrible.""Thanks," I croaked, accepting the damp washcloth she pressed to my forehead. "Just what every girl wants to hear.""Cut the jokes." Mia felt my pulse, her nurse training showing. "These aren't normal heat symptoms. Your heart's racing, and—" She froze, nostrils flaring. "Elena... your scent..."Ice flooded my veins. "What about it?""It's... different. Like when my sister was..." Her eyes widened. "Oh my god.""No." I s