Elise should have known that sparring with Kaide would be far from easy; he was a monster on the field. A cold and elusive instructor, too. The Blackmoon wolves were known to be one of the most cunning predators on the field; their opponents were alert and at a loss when facing a Blackmoon wolf. Even with Rygan’s wicked talents when he was in the arena back at the Darknight Pack, he left no male alive and had never once forfeited a fight; that was now as monstrous as their strength. And now that she was going through training, Kaide's expression was cold and hard, unlike any emotion he’d ever shown. She was almost shaken by how direct and callous his words were. First, they had worked on her defense and offense for a few hours, but then, when the sun had begun to go down, Kaide packed