Synopsis

He felt a familiar tightening in his chest, a blend of exasperation and a strange protectiveness towards the boy. The situation had spiraled quickly, a clumsy attempt at forging strength resulting in a disciplinary action. It seemed, with a weary sigh, that he had inadvertently unleashed a force far beyond his control. The carefully laid plans to instill self-reliance and discipline had devolved into something…unmanageable. He had intended to mold a young man, but instead, it appeared he had fos