THIRD POV
Jason remained silent for several long moments. He looked at Sage, but whatever words had been on the tip of his tongue gradually faded away. His shoulders rose and fell with a slow, weary breath before he finally shook his head.
"Forget it," Jason said quietly.
There was no anger left in his voice. There was no frustration either. All that remained was exhaustion. He had reached the point where continuing the conversation no longer seemed worthwhile.
Without waiting for Sage to respond, Jason turned around and began walking away from her. His steps were calm at first, but they gradually became quicker as he put more distance between himself and the conversation he no longer wished to have.
Sage stared after him, her chest rising and falling with restrained irritation. She c
