Aurelia's POV
As soon as Mrs. Hawthorne yells “Begin!” Sierra charges at me like a wild animal.
I raise my arms to block her barely stopping her attacks but she moves fast throwing punches and kicks clearly trying to overwhelm me. I sidestep to avoid a punch that would’ve hit my jaw.
“Come on Omega.” Sierra mocks with her voice full of hate. “Is that all you've got?”
The room is full of whispers and laughs from her friends.
“Look at the weak Omega goes.” one says.
“She wouldn’t last outside.” Another adds.
“Pathetic.” says someone else.
Their words hurt but I focus on Sierra who's dangerously attacking.
Mrs. Hawthorne calls out.
“Quiet girls! This is a training exercise. Show respect.” She turns to me. “Aurelia you need to be more aggressive. Don’t just defend—counterattack.
