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 spot him across the crowd, wave frantically, very aware it makes me look stupid. Add that to the silly, gigantic grin I can't seem to wipe off my lips, I must really look like some sort of crazed fan. All I'm missing is a bouquet of purple and orange flowers, I think, then I'd be perfect. A perfect embarrassment, that is.


Lin DaoShi rushes through maggots of people until he reaches me, and smiles back, eyes swerving up and down my body. I made extra sure I didn't spill a drink down my front, nor was there any mud on my knees or even rips on my jeans. I made extra sure I wore a simple outfit - a pair of black jeans tucked into combat boots, a black turtleneck, a black wool overcoat. Still, he studies me as if I've developed a second head or something.


"Hi," I greet, and reach to give him a hug.


Chapter 18