Chapter 15

It's been a week since Aurora began her consistent training. She would leave home whenever Caspian went to work, making sure to return before he returned.

The list of those representing the country in the competition against the Western world was out. Aurora's name was boldly written at the top of the list posted on the board. Annabel's eyes widened in disbelief. She wiped her eyes with the back of her right hand and looked at the list again, carefully searching for her name.

"This is a lie! No! Something is amiss!" she screamed. She wished she could break the glass covering the board, tear down the list, and rewrite a new one with her name at the top.

Aurora watched from a distance, staring intensely at Annabel. She was glad Annabel could see her name boldly and smiled sweetly, especially as she took her revenge slowly.

"I am glad you are feeling the pain I felt years ago," she muttered quietly.

"How could Aurora be the team lead, and my name isn't among those representing the countr