Nina's POV

　　Seeing May assume her position with that arrogant smile was almost laughable. But only almost. As I stood in the hallway, propped against the wall like a detached observer, I could feel my jaw clenched in tension.

　　It wasn't easy to pretend I'd stepped aside, but every time I caught sight of May's swagger, I knew it was all worth it.

　　May believed she'd emerged victorious, thinking I'd surrendered and conceded defeat. But little did she ...