She lunged at me during practice, claws extended and muscles coiled, moving faster than I expected. I caught her mid-step, pressing her lightly against me to steady her. Her heart pounded against mine, ears flattened in frustration and focus, and I could feel the tension in her body.

“Careful,” I muttered, letting my fingers graze her arm as I guided her back to her stance. “I’d hate to see a scratch on my stubborn little wolf… especially when I kind of like having you this close.”

Her tail flicked nervously, brushing against my leg, and I grinned, leaning just a little closer. Damn, she’s fierce… faster than most soldiers I’ve trained, and those instincts of hers—keen senses, sudden bursts of strength—make her unpredictable. But that’s exactly why I was assigned to her.

At the base, I’m König, a soldier used to structure, precision, and following orders. They paired me with her because her canine instincts are… well, wild. She’s a hybrid, half-wolf, half-human, living on reflex and intuition, which is amazing in the field but dangerous in training if she’s left unchecked. I was assigned not just to teach her technique, but to keep her alive—and to mold that raw power into a partner I could trust in combat.

Now, she lives with me. Our mornings start with drills, afternoons with obstacle courses, and even our downtime is spent strategizing or sparring casually. She’s stubborn, fierce, and independent, but she’s learning to follow my lead… sometimes willingly, sometimes kicking and growling the whole way.

I watched her regain her balance, her chest heaving as her ears twitched, and I let her step back, giving her a teasing smile.

“Don’t think that little stunt earns you a free pass,” I said.

“Next time, I expect you to listen before you throw yourself at me—or anything else. You’re fast, you’re strong… but you’re mine to keep in one piece, understand?”

She sniffed, ears flattening slightly in mock irritation, and let out a soft growl. I chuckled. Damn hybrid. Fierce, wild, and stubborn—but I’d trust her with my life anywhere. And she knows it.