*STANDALONE story in shared world* Escaping the cult was just the beginning… surviving the Mating Hunt, and the men who want her, may be the real test. WillowMy whole life, I was locked away, hidden from the world by my father and his cult. When he decided I would marry a man old enough to be my grandfather, a man I hated, I ran.I thought I was escaping. Instead, I stumbled into Dyconia. And straight into the Mating Hunt.Here, women volunteer to be chased, claimed, owned. But I never signed up for this. I never chose this. I’m surrounded by men who see me as nothing more than a prize.When three of the most intimidating men I’ve ever seen capture me, I quickly realize they’re nothing like I expected. They don’t force me to marry them, they don’t force themselves on me. Instead, they protect me, they take care of me. They make me feel things I’ve never allowed myself to feel.But can I truly trust them? Can I give them my heart when I’ve lived in fear for so long? Or will Dyconia become just another prison I can’t escape?***This is a standalone, why choose MFMM romance with a fantasy twist and no cheating, owd, mm, or ff. Each book in this standalone series focuses on new characters. Contains some dark themes, strong language, violence, and consensual sexual content. Trigger warnings available at ShonaKnight dot com