For all of the pride that Sam had, she was also sensible when it came to learning. As with any new skill, it was key to take advice from those who knew better. It was the only way to improve. And, of course, it helped when they weren't know-it-all jackasses. Which Nida decidedly was not. So the second he gave her the comment, she immediately adjusted her stance. "Like this?"

She hoped Nida wouldn't get used to her being accommodating.

It wasn't going to last.

But for the moment, she glanced over her shoulder at him, tilting her head to one side.