CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR

“I’ll obviously have to make some calls, but there is an up and coming ballet that is looking for some new talent. It’s called Alas the Night. Is that something you’d be interested in?”

I’m immediately thrilled. I’ve done recreational dancing, professional dancing with a troupe I’d joined back when I was studying, but it was always my dream to dance in the spotlight. The ballet. I hastily nod my head and beam with a smile so wide it hurts.

“That’s the dream,” I say simply and with the nod of Scott’s head, I know he understands.

The moment I get back in my sister’s car, she sees my wide, happy smile.

“Things go okay?” She asks as she starts the car. Her eyes are trained on me and I bet she knows already that the meeting went well.

“Things are looking up,” I say and wink at her so she can see my smile. I feel hopeful that I haven’t lost my only opportunity in the dance world after-all.

I lead us up the steps toward Gavin’s penthouse, ours actually.

“Why would you hesitate to move in her