The Cursed Alpha King is My Second Chance Mate
He knew what this was.
"Each strike isn’t just training," he murmured, his voice low but carrying over the sound of my exertions. "It’s a desperate attempt to keep yourself from snapping."
I didn’t answer. He was right, of course. Every swing, every grunt of exertion, was a way to keep Slade, and myself, from losing control entirely. The sword was a focus, a way to channel the rage and fear and helplessness that had been building inside me for four endless days.