“Dance with me?” she whispers. My heart skips a beat at the timid question. I open my eyes to find hers fixed on my face, giving me that look I don’t deserve. “For however long you want, darling.” I help her to her feet before guiding her arms around my neck. My hands find her hips, holding tight as I lift her feet atop mine. She gasps in surprise before a smile splits her face, fingers curling in my hair. I sway with her body pressed against mine. My hands roam up her back, unused to the feel of it without her heavy curtain of hair. I tilt my head toward hers, taking in the mess of silver
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