-LEENA-

“Oh no, really, I can’t!” I shout over the music, clenching Alec’s hand like a lifeline. He looks at me with amusement, a teasing smile on his face.

“Can’t dance?” he quips, tugging me to a stand next to the table even as I try to remain seated.

“Don’t worry, Leena. We’ll teach you!” Inge says as Al pulls her to the dance floor, already setting her into a graceful twirl that makes me feel nauseous with ...