**Sasha**

The arena was filled with noise.

Wolves and even humans packed the stands, their screams echoing through the stone-and-metal walls. Flags waved. The smell of sweat and anticipation was all I could feel.

I found a spot near the observation deck, high enough to see everything. I wasn’t here for the match. I was here to watch *him*.

Kael.

My mate.

Down on the field, he stood in formation with the others, Marcus and Tony were looking my direction with a sure look of future ...