The instant she said it, the laughter and mocking from the group faded. For a moment, all of them felt a strange chill, a fear they had not expected.
They were bold and loud because they always had Diana to back them up.
Diana was their shield, their protector. Without her, they were unsure. Their confidence wavered, and for the first time, they weren't certain if Diana would save them from Aurora.
They all turned to look at Diana. They had relied on her for so long.
Every time they bullied someone, it was because they knew Diana was behind them.
Diana was their armor. But now, Diana's expression was unreadable. She didn't flinch, she didn't move, she just looked at Aurora quietly. Her silence was enough to make the group nervous.
Finally, Diana nodded. That small gesture made one of the girls, Sabrina, turn toward Aurora with a challenging smile.
