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 breath stuck in her chest as the hunter's boot snapped twigs beside the log. Mud squished under his weight. Rain hammered the ground like it wanted to bury them alive. She pressed tight against Kade. His blood-soaked body stayed close to hers. His leg looked wrecked from that cursed silver trap. Burns sizzled, red and mad, leaking into the dirt. Her hands gripped his arm. They felt slick with sweat and blood. Her heart pounded so hard it might break out. Tala crouched beside her. Her knife stayed ready. Her shoulder bled where the arrow had hit. Her sharp eyes watched the gap, waiting to cut the jerk if he peeked in. "Stay still," Tala hissed. Her voice sounded low and firm. It nearly got lost in the rain's steady thud.</p>

Chapter 19: Cornered at the Cliff