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

DaoShi takes a step back, searches my eyes. He studies them carefully, for the longest time, and I have no idea what it is he's looking for, what it is he sees, but he kisses me sedately, runs a hand affectionately down my cheek.


"Let me just grab a few things, okay? To last me a couple of days, at least."


I nearly break down in tears, such is my relief. It doesn't cross his head not staying with me for more than one night. While he rushes upstairs, I wipe the stupid tears that have mingled with rain over my face, pull myself back together, smile at the thought he's coming home with me. Am suddenly reminded of the fact the Holidays are coming, and he's bound to leave soon, back to China, to his family, if only for the festive season. All the joy I'd been feeling washes away with the deluge outside. DaoShi returns, the overnight bag full to the brim, and he slides an arm around my waist, kissing my neck, sending a flurry of shivers down my back.


Chapter 39