The Shadow Beyond Peace. The Bridge Chronicles, #2

When the war finally ends, peace proves far more dangerous than victory. Six months after helping save the continent, Edgar has returned to the quiet life he once believed he wanted. While Princess Aelita struggles to unite kingdoms still scarred by years of conflict, a string of unexplained attacks and political assassinations threatens the fragile alliance they fought to build. The evidence points toward Eclipse, a secret organization that has manipulated wars, kingdoms, and rulers from the shadows for generations.
As ancient conspiracies emerge and forgotten truths come to light, Edgar and his allies are drawn into a conflict unlike any battlefield they have faced before. Their enemy does not seek conquest through armies alone, but through fear, division, and carefully crafted lies. With nations forced to stand together or fall apart once more, old friends become commanders, former enemies must decide where they truly stand, and every victory demands a painful sacrifice.
As the line between justice and vengeance begins to blur, Edgar and Aelita must confront a question that no sword can answer:What must be protected when the war is already over?The Shadow Beyond Peace is a character-driven epic fantasy featuring political intrigue, military strategy, ancient conspiracies, found family, and a slow-burn romance woven into a story about rebuilding a world where peace must be earned every day, not simply won on the battlefield.