Consenting to Alasdair

For the next hour, that was all she did. Back, forward, sideways. Alasdair paced around her in a slow, critical circle. He shoved her shoulders occasionally, testing her stance and checking if she maintained her stability. Her muscles burned with exertion, but she pushed through the pain. She moved quicker, grew more prepared, and found her equilibrium. When Alasdair felt satisfied with her bare f