His other hand took mine. For a second, I forgot the steps completely. His touch was steady and careful. I looked up at him.“You actually know how to dance.”“I know enough.”That made me smile. We moved with the music. At first, I was concentrating too hard on my feet. Then I relaxed. His hand remained at the small of my back as he guided me through the steps. The warmth of his palm through the fabric of my dress made me unexpectedly aware of how close we were.I looked at his face. He looked completely calm. Of course he did. Meanwhile, my heart was beating faster simply because I was standing there with him while everyone around us laughed and danced.The song changed. The people around us clapped along. I laughed when Alexander moved me through another step. “You really can dance.”He looked down at me. “I told you I knew enough.”“I did not believe you.”“That was your mistake.”I laughed. For a few minutes, everything felt strangely peaceful. No pressure, no pretending. No pai
Last Updated : 2026-09-24
