Court of Secrets_Reverse Harem Fantasy by Dyan Chick

Author:Dyan Chick [Chick, Dyan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Illaria Publishing LLC
Published: 2018-10-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

I wasn’t in a dancing mood but Ethan's smile and sparkling blue eyes had a way of softening my resolve. I couldn't help but reach out and take his hand.

Before I knew what was happening, I was dragged into the middle of the festivities and Ethan spun me and twisted me and pulled me across the dance floor.

He moved with graceful ease and I practically tripped over my toes trying to keep up with him. The movements were unfamiliar, but the music was glorious. It filled me with joy and excitement that chipped away at my discomfort. It seemed to send my own traumatic wedding to the back of my memories where I hoped it would stay buried.

Ethan dragged me to a circle of partygoers who were clapping their hands in unison. In time with the song, the members of the circle started to move. Ethan positioned us in place, following along with the others.

First, all the men stepped into the center of the ring and turned to face their female partners. I giggled and Ethan bowed low and exaggerated. Then he rose, and extended both hands. I glanced to the side and noticed that the girls next to me were taking the hands of their male partners. I followed their example and held on to him. Next thing I knew, we were spinning until I was in the center of the circle.

The woman next to me dropped her partner's hands and curtsied low. Trying to keep up as best I could, I followed her example. I curtsied, then rose to face Ethan. His face radiated pure joy and his eyes sparkled with happiness. Dancing was clearly his happy place. It filled my heart with joy to know that I could join in.

Ethan turned sideways along with the other males and bent his elbow. The females threaded their arms through the elbows of their partner. Once we were locked elbow to elbow, the circle began to move. I laughed as I ran around with all the dancers, Ethan at my side.

The music changed tone and the dancers repositioned themselves at the starting point again. This time, I didn't have to watch the movements and I let myself get lost in the dance. By the time the song was over, I was sweating and laughing so hard I no longer cared that we were at a wedding.

Somewhere nearby, someone had started a bonfire and the music changed from the playful dancing songs to a more melancholy, reserved tune. The circle of dancers had dissipated and people wandered toward one of three large tables that were spread with plates and silverware and goblets and piled high with food.

Taking me by the hand, Ethan led me to one of the tables. When everyone was seated, a couple stood where we had all been dancing before. The female wore an ivory dress trimmed in silver and gold. Her long, flowing brown hair was woven with ribbons and flowers. Her cheeks were flushed pink with excitement and her brown eyes sparkled with what looked like pure happiness.

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