Chapter 50. The Dance

Tears filled Quinn’s eyes as she let the doorknob loose. “I’m not a coward…” She gritted out.

“Then show me, Quinn… show me how brave you are.”

Quinn turned to face him, wiping the tears that tainted her flushed cheeks. “How?”

“Dance with me.”

She would’ve said no, but he was challenging her strength; the strength she’d lost and was now trying to feign. “Okay.”

His arm around her waist pulled her closer, and Quinn hated how good his warmth felt. Just like back then, she felt like she belonged in this man’s arms… it was as though fate was guiding her right back to him.

“You know what to do, Quinn… put your hands on my shoulders.”

Quinn’s lips wobbled at those deep, familiar words, and her hands were reluctant as she placed them against his shoulders.

“And now, all you have to do, angel, is follow your alpha’s lead.”

Again, he said words she was deeply acquainted with, re-enacting that night, making her feel the same way she had. T