CHAPTER - 194

  Narrator: The two entered the hall, moving gracefully under the attentive gazes of everyone present.

  All eyes turned to them, curious and surprised by the natural fluidity of their movements elegant and smooth, as if they had been dancing together forever.

  “Step to the left like I do.

  Another to the left, and return to the center taking me by the waist.”

  She whispered the instructions with a faint but sincere smile on her lips, her eyes icy blue like winter frost watching him closely, as if she wanted to imprint every

  instant in her memory.

  Dav glanced down at his feet, trying to decode the rhythm, the movements of Selene’s legs so precise, harmonious, yet easy to anticipate for someone watching

  calmly.

  His gaze shifted quickly between the lines of the floor and her face, trying to maintain control.

  “Now repeat the same to the right, but this time I’ll go left and you’ll go right, returning to the center last.”

  Selene’s words were soft, like a familiar melody guiding his steps.

  Dav stepped twice to the right, and Selene, with grace and confidence, stepped twice to the left, keeping her hold on his waist firm and delicate.

  Then Dav moved back without turning, mentally counting the steps: one, two, three, four.

  Selene did the same, following his rhythm naturally, taking four steps back to the right.

  Their eyes met for a brief moment. A silent nod of understanding full of meaning.

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  They both returned to center, perfectly synchronized.

  “Let’s rotate around the room with steps forward and back, then let me spin by holding my hand, raising your arm.”

  Dav gave a barely visible nod, continued the steps he had learned on the spot, then gently but firmly took Selene’s hand, raising her arm along with his.

  Selene spun around herself, light as the wind, her dress brushing through the air with grace.

  The King was taken aback by the improvised dance so harmonious, without any prior lesson from Dav.

  His gaze turned serious, almost proud.

  The Queen at his side slightly parted her lips in awe.

  Her eyes widened, sparkling with emotion at the sight of her little girl, her sister-in-law so joyful, so radiant.

  For her, that moment was pure magic: her first time, her first real dance.

  “Let’s finish it now, what do you say?

  Dip me into your arm, with our eyes close.”

  Dav, almost instinctively, followed the instructions.

  He placed a confident hand on Selene’s back, guiding her with control.

  She, fluid and light like a feather, slid into that strong arm, letting herself go trusting completely.

  Each movement a silent declaration of trust.

  Dav brought his face close to hers, their noses brushed.

  They remained motionless, caught in that eternal instant.

  Everyone fell silent. Time seemed to stand still. Then, a great applause erupted among royals and nobles.

  Hands clapped rhythmically, accompanying the echo of that magic just witnessed.

  “I really didn’t expect this, honestly.”

  Thought Stefan, smiling as he clapped with vigor and respect for such an intense dance.

  Selene stood back up with elegance and gave a formal bow refined and composed toward Dav.

  A gesture full of grace and gratitude.

  Dav lowered his head in response, the respect in his gesture clearly visible.

  No words just silence and thankfulness.

  The two walked away while the music still lingered in the air, as the others kept dancing.

  They stayed close to the exit of the great doors, bathed in the moon’s silvery light.

  Selene held tightly onto his arm, at his side, as if embracing him without saying it.

  “Thank you for everything.

  Truly.

  I will never forget it.”

  She said in a low voice, full of emotion, her head resting on his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart.

  “And you must never forget it.

  Just like I never will.”

  Replied Dav, with a serious, deep look, and a small smile that said more than a thousand words.

  Two towering figures, both very tall, side by side.

  Their 1.88 meters of height made them imposing almost legendary in the eyes of the nobles around.

  A pair of giants.

  Selene looked up, glanced around, then looked at him.

  She called him with a small gesture, tugging at his collar with her fingers gently.

  Dav turned toward her.

  Selene pulled a bit more firmly, making him lower his head.

  Their faces brushed close.

  And finally, she kissed him.

  A kiss intense, sudden, but deeply heartfelt.

  No one saw them.

  No one interrupted.

  END OF CHAPTER - 194