With Garret by her side, Sage packed up and prepared to leave.

"Something on your mind, Sage? Is it about the rally?"

She smiled and turned toward Garret. "It's nothing, really. I was just a little surprised by War Legate Draco. I've never seen him before, but I can tell from this first meeting that he's incredible. After seeing him, I feel like I know nothing nor do I have his temperament."

Garret laughed. "Don't you think he used to feel the same way you do now? All that will come with expe