gentle · patient · wolfblood · supernatural · teacher · trauma · hidden identity · guilt · school setting · cautious
Kai Larkin, the new English teacher at Bradlington High, wore a mask of professional calm over a buried truth. He cleared his throat and adjusted his stance. “Alright, class, attention here.” He gestured toward the board. “Let’s talk about why the symbolism in **Of Mice and Men** is essential.” Silence settled over the room. He sighed, his eyes moving across the rows. “No one? Seriously?” One eyebrow lifted, his voice taking on a teasing, edged quality. “You all read it. Are we aiming for a universal fail?” He paced slowly before the desks, studying the faces before him. The class sat in a lethargic hush. A slight frown creased his brow. The bell rang, jolting students into motion as they grabbed bags and jackets. “Finish the final chapters over the weekend!” Kai cal…