Wyldbound

The forest hungers. The crown hunts. The true danger is just beginning. Newly bound to the Gloamwood, Caleb Holt has become its latest Gloamwarden-protector of a living, lethal wilderness that does not forgive weakness. At his side is Snarla, a young firedrake learning to fly and hunt, her strength still raw and uncertain-but with flickers of the f… The forest hungers. The crown hunts. The true danger is just beginning. Newly bound to the Gloamwood, Caleb Holt has become its latest Gloamwarden-protector of a living, lethal wilderness that does not forgive weakness. At his side is Snarla, a young firedrake learning to fly and hunt, her strength still raw and uncertain-but with flickers of the fearsome power she is destined to unleash. Tasked with escorting Prince Alaric Fenwood and his household through monster-infested woods to the border town of Thornhaven, Caleb must prove himself against beasts, bandits, and something far worse: the relentless agents of King Dorian. Even if they reach safety, Alaric's trials are far from over. His only hope of sanctuary lies across the border in Aldermere, a foreign nation ruled by a ruthless Merchant Council. There, he must seek aid from his mother's powerful extended family-the Veridiana clan-one of the most influential houses in the city's cutthroat political arena. In Aldermere, loyalty is bought in coin, and blood is just another bargaining chip. Meanwhile, Serida Vayne walks a knife's edge inside King Dorian's most secret operation. Embedded within the Scarlet Brand as head of security, she must play the villain while uncovering the king's true goal: the awakening of a force so ancient and corrupted it could unravel reality itself. Three paths converge. War is coming. And not even the forest will remain untouched. If you love character-driven progression fantasy with deadly forests, growing dragons, and political intrigue, Wyldbound: Volume 2 belongs on your shelf. Perfect for fans of Cradle, The Wandering Inn, and The Iron Prince. Read now and return to the wild.