Chapter 19: You’re Home Early

*Mia*

Michael wrapped his arms around me and I laughed and returned the hug with everything I had. A surge of emotions ran through me as soon as I saw him through the glass windows.

Michael had been a part of my life since I was a teenager, since my first year at Julliard. I met him when NYC Ballet sent him to Julliard to speak with aspiring ballet dancers. He taught a class where he gave us pointers on auditioning for roles, ...