The Sentinels two verses

Lucani hadn't known why she hadn't been granted the rank of Beta at Sleeping Dragon, despite having hoped and worked for a promotion. While the temptation was to make assumptions, such as her being neither young nor fierce enough to stand with her two young, fierce Alphas, Lucani had managed to avoid this temptation, and had decided respectfully that the pair had had good reason to keep her at Gamma. Regardless, she had much more humble ambitions here at Donnelaith. Her desire was to work as hard as she could so that she'd remain welcome among their ranks, despite her illness.

As for Aria (ah this melodious princess), Lucani could not help but observe: if simply doing your job was reason enough, Donnelaith would have half a dozen Alphas by now. The tall female gave a faint, reassuring smile down at the girl walking with her. She had an exceptional desire to put Aria on a pedestal and, if allowed, dote on her.