The Quiet Girl in the Dojo Who Made Every Black Belt Bow

that?”

Every eye moved to her.

Ellie could have said no.

No one would have blamed her.

But Bryce was watching.

Tyler was watching.

The younger kids were watching.

And somewhere behind her, from inside an old frame on the wall, her grandmother seemed to be watching too.

Ellie bowed.

“I’m comfortable.”

Tyler bowed faster.

“Great.”

They took position.

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