THIRD POV
The air was cool enough to clear his head, though not enough to ease the weight pressing against his shoulders.
His hands rested inside the pockets of his trousers as he walked across the courtyard at an unhurried pace.
Not far from the main training grounds, a group of younger wolves was running through formation drills.
Several older warriors stood nearby, correcting stances and barking instructions whenever someone made a mistake.
Jason's attention shifted toward the center of the field.
He was watching Sage again, and he couldn't stop thinking...
She carried herself naturally before the wolves.
She knew how to command attention without raising her voice.
Whenever ceremonies needed organizing, Sage handled them effortlessly.
Whenever visitors arrived, she represented
