Captain of the Guard (The Second Son Book 1)

Oren Trevaine, newly appointed Captain of the Guard, struggles with self-doubt but is committed to leading his men effectively. His first challenge is to transform his undisciplined soldiers into a capable fighting force. As spring arrives and snow melts, the mountain passes become traversable, and Oren must prepare his troops to defend the Sansford Range. When Oren rescues Lady Joan and her party from Mirdoni raiders, he discovers that the enemy has already found alternate routes into their territory. An attack is imminent. Oren must now outthink his adversaries and stay ahead of their movements to protect the kingdom. With the kingdom's safety at stake and Lady Joan's favor conditional on his survival, Oren faces the ultimate test of proving his worth to both his soldiers and himself.