The Majat Assignment — Anna Kashina

When Garet is summoned to a meeting with the notorious warlord Zorand, he knows that his only chance of survival lies in smuggling a top-ranked Majat bodyguard into the warlord's fortress. The Majat Guild offers an unexpected candidate for the job: a young trainee, Mai.

The boy's youth and innocent looks definitely make him inconspicuous enough -- to the point that Garet himself is not sure if the boy is qualified for the task. Worse, Mai's appearance triggers a memory of the nightmare that ties Garet's past to Zorand's-- one the warlord would surely remember, as soon as he sees the boy. Garet has no choice but to follow through with his plan, but would Mai's part in his quest give him the protection he needs, or would it throw both of their lives into jeopardy?

“The Majat Assignment” is a 13,000 words standalone story set in the world of Anna Kashina's award-winning Majat Code series.