Dual_Cultivator1

Lila Gray’s world shatters when her mate, Alpha Jaxon, discovers her secret pregnancy by a human lover and rejects her in a brutal, moonlit betrayal. Scarred and banished, she flees into a wild, unforgiving forest, determined to protect the child growing within her. Alone and hunted, she stumbles into Kade, a rogue werewolf with a haunted past and a fierce resolve to keep her alive. Together, they face relentless wraiths, sinister shades, and whispers from the deep dark—ancient entities awakened by Lila’s mysterious old blood.

As Jaxon’s pack closes in and the supernatural threats escalate, Lila uncovers a power tied to her lineage and her unborn child, a force that could either save them or unleash a nightmare buried for centuries. With Kade by her side, she fights for survival, redemption, and a second chance at love, but the cost may be higher than she can bear. In a world where every shadow hides a threat, Lila must decide: run from the dark or face it head-on, even if it claims everything she holds dear.

Rejected by Moonlight: Second Moon, Second Chance

<p>Lila's boots sank deep into the muddy forest floor. Rain pounded her back as she hauled Kade alongside Tala. The three of them lurched through the thick pines like hurt strays. Her arms ached bad. Kade's weight pulled her down. His blood soaked her hands from the rough hole in his ribs. Silver still messed him up, draining his strength. Tala pushed ahead. She limped with the arrow stuck in her shoulder. Blood trailed down her arm, but she kept going. Her knife stayed clutched tight. Her jaw set firm like she'd cut anyone who got close. Hunters' shouts echoed behind them. "She's there! Don't let the rogue girl run!" they yelled. Jaxon's sharp, close howls mixed in. Lila's gut twisted tight. They were trapped. Hunters chased their heels. Wolves flanked their sides. No dang break showed up.</p>

Chapter 18: The Hunter’s Trap