Birth Moon's Trial
The labor pains started during a pack meeting. Maya felt their child's dual nature surge as the first contraction hit, wolf and druid magic swirling together in preparation for birth. Through the mate bond, Blaze felt her pain instantly, already moving toward her before she could call out.
"It's time," she gasped, feeling their baby's powers pulse strongly. Their pup was coming.
The clubhouse erupted into organized chaos. The druid midwife, Serra, took charge immediately, directing Maya to the specially prepared birthing room. Female wolves rushed to gather the spelled supplies they'd stockpiled for this moment.
But as Blaze helped Maya down the hall, a commotion broke out at the front gates.
"Alpha!" Ghost's voice was urgent. "Blood Moon riders at the border. They're attacking our patrols."
Maya grabbed Blaze's arm as another contraction hit. "Go," she managed. "The pack needs you."
His face was tortured. "I'm not leaving you."
"You have to." She pu
