Chapter 47. Apologize

Ryder’s POV

Stacy’s performance had clearly been a boo boo as her dance partner could not keep up with her high expectations and twisted his ankle in the process.

Ness and Chester had managed to blow a few teasing wolf whistles among the crowd while the others booed at her. Those fuckers. Nghh.

Ours was the last performance and Aira was currently tying black silk ropes around my wrists and instructing me.

“When you go on that stage, Ryder, I want you to give yourself and San a fucking chance. Now be a good boy and take your initial position. Tie the ends of these ropes to San’s. She will guide you further. Now do your best and loads of luck! I love you,” Aira said and pressed a kiss on my temple before ushering me out of the wings and towards the front stage where San awaited my arrival behind the heavy curtains.

She looked lithe and heavenly in white while the minimalist make up made her look utterly innocent and pure.

She looked like a de