Bab 77: Ch 77: Stop talking behind my friend's back

The lights dimmed, and the crowd held its collective breath as the pair skaters, Romeo and Karenina, took to the ice. Their music, a haunting melody of love and revenge, swelled through the arena, setting the unique tone from the previous pair skaters to the audience

As the music began, Romeo and Karenina launched into a dramatic lift, their bodies entwined as they soared above the ice. Romeo's eyes locked onto Karenina's, his gaze burning with intensity as he held her close. Karenina's eyes sparkled back as she stared at him.

The crowd gasped as they executed a perfect triple twist, their rotations flawless, their movements seemingly effortless. As they came out of the twist, Romeo's hand brushed against Karenina's cheek, his touch sending shivers down her spine.