The Guardian’s Burden
Beyond The Wall of Kiercad lies a forest teeming with magic-wielding Outsiders, people the Kiercadians have fought for decades. To reclaim the land the Kiercadians believe is rightfully theirs, Commanders are sent beyond the walls on perilous expeditions into the forest. Fighting to expand their presence and secure vital resources, many soldiers are killed.
Killian Vilanti, the son of one of Kiercad's most powerful political figures, has been unwillingly groomed for this dangerous role as a Commander, but he has a secret weapon. He is accompanied by a new and deadly creation, a genetically modified Outsider designed to be a war machine and fiercely protective.
Caught between his duty to Kiercad and the truths he uncovers about those beyond The Wall, Killian must make a choice: fulfill his role as a Commander or betray his home and risk everything for a chance at peace.
The Guardian's Burden is a tale of loyalty, identity, and the search for truth in a world divided by fear and prejudice. Will Killian embrace his destiny, or will he forge a new path for the future?