Stian's Mistake — Hilary Thompson

The Hero's Mission: all Stian wants is to be seen for who he is. Not just an orphaned wanderer or a skilled warrior, but someone worthy of belonging to the Tribe of Hebron. He dreams of fulfilling his father's broken legacy - leading the Tribe to the Garden. Zarea understands him, but her future is tied to a secret past that could tear the Tribe apart. Her father Abraham is determined to keep this past buried, so he awards Stian the Hero's Mission. If Stian lives long enough to succeed, he will secure the Tribe's loyalty and gain a chance to marry Zarea one day. But Stian isn't the only one to accept this mission - and only one man can become a Hero. Author's Note: The events of this novella occur before the events of Justice Buried, Starbright Book One. Stian's Mistake may be read as a prequel or series introduction.