Prologue

Elle Edwards is an unknown dancer from a small southern town...sheltered, naïve, and extraordinarily talented. When she enters the competition of a lifetime, her future is forever changed by Jakob, who becomes her dance partner and ultimately her best friend. Week after week she advances to the next round, and as a fan favorite, her confidence skyrockets until the tragic moment it all falls apart. The agony of defeat throws Elle into an uncertain future, with no plans, no life, and no dreams until Jakob shows back up with an extraordinary gift that involves One Direction, the band of the century. The gift comes with a chance at love but also at a cost with secrets that could threaten them all. Can Elle be saved or will this be her last dance?