Swiftly, he reacted, extending his hand to steady her.

Once Ariana regained her balance, she got out of Mitchel’s embrace.

She cleared her throat, striving to mask her shame, and inquired, “What were you thinking just now? Something weighing on your mind?”

“It’s nothing,” Mitchel replied before continuing, “I wished to inquire if you’d do me the kindness of accompanying me this forthcoming weekend. My granddad’s marking another year on this Earth, and there’s to be a party. I’ve yet to secure a companion, so I’d be honored if you’d accept my invitation.”

“Of course, no trouble at all,” Ariana readily assented.

Mitchel had rendered her invaluable help, saving her and Melon during those trying times. Serving as a companion for such a straightforward affair was a small favor. She would willingly wear many hats for his sake, even that of a caretaker.

After their repast, Mitchel dropped Ariana and Melon off at her house and left.

got home, she received the new schedule and

time, those at the top of the pecking order were given the privilege of selecting their songs first. Alas, Ariana’s squad

team members about the song choice in the group chat, and before

them, remarking, “Fear not. We can enlist guest vocalists for our next performance, and I

the six rookies were now intensely intrigued by her

of intrigue, Ariana declined to disclose any further details. She merely replied, “You shall have your answers during tomorrow’s

training room, only to find the Chamberlain brothers and another member of

inquired,

met her gaze and explained, “Someone took control of the

frowned as

practice rooms were assigned by the production team, and there shouldn’t be a situation where someone was denied entry. It was clear that this

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