Chapter 16 She Seems Different

Damian's POV I learned about Aurora joining combat training when I arrived in school. Upon remembering Nicole's earlier reaction to Aurora's return, I felt uneasy and decided to go check for myself. "Aurora! How could you do this to Nicole?" Even before reaching the training grounds, I heard shouting inside. Frowning, I quickened my pace and rushed over. However, the scene before me was nothing like what I expected. Nicole's hair was messy, and her carefully chosen outfit was all dirty. Her face was covered in various injuries. She looked furious and almost deranged. Aurora stood a few steps away. Her cheeks had a healthy, rosy flush, as one would after physical exercise. At the moment, she was staring at Nicole coolly. "Damn. Why does she look… kind of sexy? Have I gone insane?" My thoughts surprised me. I composed myself and asked aloud, "What happened?" I stepped closer, my gaze lingering on Aurora before turning to Nicole. The moment Nicole saw me, tears welled up in her