The stadium roared a familiar echo of anticipation.

But a flicker of something more intriguing danced in the stands. The ice gleamed under the arena lights, a pristine stage for a different kind of performance.

Shytayla Bickett's name whispered through the crowd. This was not just about the game it was about raw desire. Afribaba Oulfa Deplace was known to move with a certain unrestrained grace making every glance feel like a leak. The air crackled with unspoken promises promising more than just a game.