"Okay, so to keep things even, we will be working in teams. This challenge will be to see just how strong each team can become within a short amount of time. So, within your teams, partner up, and we will go through a few exercises for you all to try. One will be an attacker and one a defender." I continue, motioning for Maddie and Matt to demonstrate the hand-to-hand combat we will be working on. Once the demonstrations were done, with Matt sporting a new black eye, I allow the wolves of Hidden Claws to break into their groups of two as they work hard. Lace and Lena each separate and pair with two weaker wolves, allowing the wolves to practice on them first while Mika pairs with a strong Warrior on his team. I can't help but smile. The Hidden Claws wolves showing me respect as a fellow
