A Dorm With My Alpha Mate
I clenched my hand.
I taught them to observe, to read the micro-currents of aggression and deceit. I used Kai as an example, having him stand and show the subtle shift in weight before a lunge, the tell in a shoulder before a strike. He was a magnificent, patient partner, his movements slowed by pain, but his mind razor sharp. The cadets watched, mesmerized, as we deconstructed violence into a language they could understand.