Ryan Nash is the most powerful and intriguing Guardian his sect has ever known and they have branded him, 'The Lion'. A metaphor that angers him... This intrusion into his private life supports his position in wanting to become Ordinary. Ryan is an 18 year old warrior who's living a double life in Seattle, Washington. And he's torn between his guardianship, trying to fit in with his peers and his forbidden love for an Ordinary. The Guardian -Warlocks are an elite five-man international, task-force, with supernatural powers. Their mission: track lost, abused, and abducted children from the sadistic nature of the predator... For their own survival they must remain undetected by local law enforcement and government agencies. Assigned to each guardian is a spirit-guide. A non-human entity that can move around undetected as they assist the guardians in their quest. Although their sect forbids vengeance, American, Guardian, Ryan Nash, finds it hard to play by their rules - his rule, payback. As a 4th degree black-belt revenge is fast and painful. Ryan relationship with his girlfriend Ashley is serious and his parents are concerned. Should Ryan confide in her about their secret society she could expose them. Ashley is under Ryan's protection. Giving her up is not an option- A love so compelling he cannot seem to find happiness without her. His biggest fear, will Ashley still love him when she finds out what he's capable off, or, will she fear him?