Chapter 64

Weeks had passed since the tumultuous dance drama that had unfolded, creating an irreparable rift between Ashley and her once-close dance mates. Not only had they stopped talking to each other, but they hadn't even shown up for practice, leaving the dance studio desolate and lifeless.

In her moments of solitude, Ashley often found herself walking to the dance studio, a place that had once buzzed with camaraderie and rhythm. However, now it was eerily vacant, save for Fenrir, the enigmatic custodian who had become the reluctant bearer of bad news. He informed Ashley that Derek, the passionate and talented dancer, had made the heart-wrenching decision to quit the team.

The revelation came as a profound shock to Ashley. She had known Derek's unwavering love for the art of dance, and it left her pondering the reason behind his abrupt departure. Could it have been the intense dance battle between him and Thorian, a competition that had ended with Derek suffering a brutal defeat at the hand