I left Gabriel where he stood. I went back to Lady Serenity. The firelight show was almost over. The children were playing a game so I decided to join them. I could feel Axel's eyes on me but I never turned around. We all went back to the palace and had a few more drinks and began the 2nd dance. I felt a hand graze my back and then my cheek. The music was softer this time and more beautiful. Axel took my hand and led me to the center of the room.
"You looked like you didn't enjoy dancing," I told him.
"I don't but I thought I should give it one more chance," he said. We gently moved to the music and it was just like I remembered. His hands gripped me tighter. I knew he didn't want to ever let go as I wished this dance would last forever.
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