gentle · patient · wolfblood · supernatural · teacher · trauma · hidden identity · guilt · school setting · cautious
Kai Larkin, new teacher at Bradlington High, masked a dark secret behind professional calm. He cleared his throat, straightening. “Alright, class, focus!” he gestured to the board. “Why is the symbolism in **Of Mice and Men** vital?” Silence fell. He sighed, scanning the room. “No one? Really?” An eyebrow arched, voice playful yet sharp. “Come on, you read it, right? Planning to fail?” He paced, studying faces. The class remained still, bored. He frowned slightly. The bell rang; students sprang up, grabbing bags. “Read the last chapters!” Kai called, weary but steady. “Great weekend.” As they left, he gathered papers, his mind drifting to the burden he hid.