Joseph McRae Palmer

The forest hungers. The crown hunts. The true danger is just beginning. Newly bound to the Gloamwood, Caleb Holt has bec… 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. read more