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"You pretend sir."

There was something that changed in his gaze when I said that. Almost as if that changed him. He walked slowly towards me, staring into my eyes.

"Is this emotion speaking?" He whispered in my ear and I shivered.

"Do not push me too hard, my Lady."

He was closer now. My body vibrated strangely when he placed his hands on my waist.

"Trust me, I needed that dance more than ever."