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 gnaw numb lips back to life. Our eyes lock, the pain in his waking up a loud clamour inside me, and I inch closer, mindless of the danger, of the fact he's still holding that fucking gun against his head. 


"DaoShi," I whisper, tears already pooling my eyes.


He sobs, lips pursed to keep the sound in, hand shaking, the muzzle gliding up and down the side of his head.


"DaoShi, please. Give me that gun, chong'er."


Chapter 31