My first physical training class is nothing like I expect. I assume it will involve tossing balls and jogging around the gym—standard human stuff. As I walk in, I am hit with the smell of sweat and adrenaline, a heavy mix of human and wolf. Reinforced weight stations line the walls, each rack packed with plates designed to handle beastly strength. There are padded areas for practicing transformations, ensuring that students do not tear the place apart when they are in their wolf forms.
According to flyers stuck to one side of the wall, they offer agility courses designed to test speed and stealth—perfect for honing hunting skills.
My eyes fall on the mirrored walls on one side of the room. “What is the point of padded walls if those are there?”
“Special enchanted mirrors, girl. Tough en
