When Jai decides to rent out the house he shared with his late husband, he has no idea he's about to meet the man who'll change his life. For Lin DaoShi's not only famous, he's also straight – and comes nursing an eating disorder and a broken heart. After a riding accident that threatens to end his dancing career and hamper his acting, he trades China for the UK in an attempt to flee the spotlight and find some peace.What he finds, though, when crossing paths with Jai, is his life changing and his world turned upside down. For after their chance meeting, DaoShi no longer knows who he is or what he wants out of life. Brought together by a common love for ballet, they soon find themselves trapped in a pas de deux only the secrets they must keep can break apart...

Content Warning
This novel contains mentions of eating disorders, self-harm, suicide, abuse, domestic violence, rape. Reader discretion is advised.

Danseur is created by Ruth Miranda, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

Danseur

I sit up, ready to bolt after him, having noticed the shakiness in his voice when saying he needs the loo. Where I can only imagine he's going to hide, crying alone. Shouldn't have asked, but it never crossed my head he'd get so triggered by this. As triggered as I still am by Anastasia and WanLu, their betrayal, all the shit that went down, back then. I push away the memories, try to erase the loop-playing image of my fist hitting WanLu's chin, my hand slapping Ana's face. My wet, sobbing voice, as I shrieked accusation after accusation at their faces. What a sad spectacle I've made of myself.


Chapter 16