Chapter 18

The icy smoothie that now drenched me sent an involuntary shiver down my spine. As I stood there, stunned and dripping, my gaze locked onto Fenrisa, who held the now-empty cup with an air of audacious triumph. Beside her, Thalia and Thalassa wore smug smiles, their mischievous glints echoing the audacity of the act.

In that frozen moment, as cold liquid dripped from my hair and clothes, a whirlwind of emotions surged within me. Confusion, shock, and disbelief mingled with the deep chill that had seeped into my bones. Why had they done this? What had I done to deserve such an unwarranted, humiliating assault?

The cafeteria had transformed from a haven of culinary delight into a scene of unexpected chaos. Students around us exchanged hushed whispers, their curious eyes darting between me, the culprits, and my now-vacant seat. Alarina, who had been taken aback by the sudden turn of events, finally broke her stunned silence.

"Ashley, are you okay?" she asked, genuine concern evident in he