CHAPTER NINE
Steve and Master Kim had just finished sparring when the pretty blond walked in. She nodded a greeting before she removed her shoes and joined the other black belts on the carpet.
Master Kim turned to the black belts and introduced her. “This is Liz Adams. She trained in Philadelphia to become a third degree black belt. She’s here to breathe our clean air and work as a school teacher next fall.”
The black belts greeted her.
“She’s good, so watch out,” Master Kim added.
Liz hardly looked dangerous. Yet Steve knew that size was no predictor of ability. As they alternated partners, he was impressed by glimpses of her form. She was fast and precise. Whoever had trained her had done well.
It wasn’t long before they were paired. She bowed and gave him a pleasant smile. “Aren’t
