In the Republic, any child with a flaw is labeled an Unnecessary. Any child who is not created in a lab is hunted down as an enemy of the state. Pregnancy is treason. A Vessel that harbors an Unnnecessary only has one chance. A Protector: one of 26 girls trained to infiltrate the Republic and lead them safely to the Territory. They train for years, studying medicine, technology, physical agility, and espionage. They never choose girls like me. Except... they did. I am Aislyn the 27th Protector of the 188th Generation. I am a threat and a risk because I don't comply with the rules and expectations. I am a target because the Republic kills any Protector who crosses the border. I think my trainer has a secret. And I still don't know if I can stay alive long enough to save a life. www.the27thProtector.com