A forbidden romance. Love and loss. A hunt for power and glory. Alamantra's Guardian reflects on their time watching over the mortals under their care, but was it all worth it? Witness the stories before the story. Venture into the world of Alamantra in this collection of 15 short stories set before the events of Ash Hester's debut epic fantasy novel, A Guard's Request. Meet the characters, experience the defining moments of their lives and discover the history which drives them. All the while, the Guardian's story begins to reveal itself. This is only the beginning. Cover By Liam Shaw Illustration Kindle Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C172186W