Phoenix:
My plan was to look into some paperwork after I was done with my lunch. But something unexpected happened.
When lunch wrapped up, the warriors didn't leave right away. Instead, they started pushing the tables back, clearing out the middle of the cafeteria.
I sat there for a second, watching them, trying to figure out what was going on.
Before I could ask them, one of them handed me a spear with a grin, "Show us how you'd attack with this."
It clicked fast…
They were curious. I was their new head warrior, and more than that, a wolfless woman leading them. None of them tried to bully me.
Maybe they had clear instructions from the king, or they might face consequences.
The cafeteria manager, who was short and bald, dragged over a wooden target board they used for practice and set it against the wall.
I twirled the spear in my hand, trying to weigh it expertly, and planted my feet. I aimed and, with a sharp throw, sent the spear slicing through the air.
