Queen of Peace

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Ty took his hand and pulled at him. “Come dance with me, Zane,” he requested quietly.

Zane’s stomach flipped as he got to his feet, his hand folding into Ty’s after the gentle tug. He wondered if he looked as surprised as he felt and what expression was on Ty’s face right now. He took a few cautious steps after Ty out onto the cleared rug, the surprise melting into a deeply felt curl of pleasure and sparkle of unexpected nerves.

Ty laughed as he pulled Zane to him and they fumbled over where to put their hands and how to hold each other. His breath was warm on Zane’s cheek, and for the first time, Zane could feel the way Ty held himself as he prepared to dance, confident and strong. He’d seen it on the cruise ship when Ty had done a damn good tango. When they’d danced at the club, it had been more of a whirling mosh pit. This would be their first real dance.

“You lead, I’ll follow,” Ty offered.

“I’d rather follow you,” Zane murmured, absolutely aware of how many meanings those words held right now.

Ty’s hand tightened in his, repositioning them, and his other arm wrapped around Zane until they were close enough that Zane could feel Ty’s movements deep down. He started with slow, easy steps, a real box step and turn to match the music, not just a graceless shuffle. This Zane could do without thinking about it, Ty’s body and the music guiding him. He literally didn’t need to see a thing. He draped his free hand over Ty’s shoulder and relaxed into Ty’s arms, their cheeks brushing with each step. Ty turned his face toward Zane’s, touching his nose and lips to Zane’s cheek, and he curled Zane’s hand between them, holding it against his chest. They swayed gently with the music, but Ty would occasionally pick up the pace and turn Zane in a faster circle as the instrumental chorus picked up. Then he would slow them again, pulling Zane closer, pressing their cheeks together in a gesture that was borderline sensual as the music moved them. Roux, Abigail; Urban, Madeleine (2011-10-14). Divide & Conquer (Cut & Run Series) (Kindle Locations 2965-2980). Dreamspinner Press. Kindle Edition.

“You told me one time that I was your compass. I gave you direction when you were lost. Well, you were my anchor. You were something solid for me to hold onto.”