𝐒𝐎𝐅𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐓//𝐁.𝐄.

"Why do you keep pulling away from me?"

"Because this can't happen. You don't get it-this isn't just about us."

"Then what is it about, Billie? If not us, then what? You think I'm just another student to you?"

"I can't be your weakness, Emily. This is a bad idea."

"But it's real. I feel it every time I'm near you."

"And I feel it too. But I'm trying to protect you from what's coming if we cross that line."

"You can't protect me from myself. Or from you."

"You're asking me to ruin everything."

"Maybe everything needs to be ruined to make something real.

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Emily Hart has just received the opportunity of a lifetime-an acceptance letter to the prestigious Académie de la Grâce. But the joy of this achievement is clouded by the recent death of her mother, and the grief weighs heavy on her every step. Amidst the intense pressure of being thrust into a world of world-class talent and competition, Emily finds herself drawn to a mentor who was supposed to guide her, not become something much more.

Billie Eilish, a 22-year-old retired ballerina whose career was cut short by injury, is now an instructor at the ConservatoryAcadémie de la Grâce. Her icy exterior hides deep scars, and when Emily walks into her class, Billie feels an undeniable pull. But Billie knows the consequences-what they could lose if anyone discovers their attraction.

The rules of ballet are clear: no relationships between student and teacher. But as the boundaries blur, so do their control and resistance. Their connection becomes undeniable, their passion uncontrollable. As they risk everything for a love they can't deny, they must confront the consequences of living in a world where love can destroy everything they've worked for.