The work would've been harder, but Elizabeth only knew what she was taught, and the lessons in the Shoalin school were long and painful. When Alex asked to be her student, she considered it unfair to go easy on her, especially in light of what happened.

Then again, perhaps she also overestimated just how much training she'd had prior. So however sore she was, she could only imagine Alex was feeling worse.

"One more circuit, then we will take a short break." She meant to work Alex's muscles to failure. Then and a short rest were the only ways she would get stronger.

Once more, she lead her through the series of exercises. Themselves only a few motions at a time, but all meant to toughen and strengthen the body.