Allie smiled to herself as she sipped on her champagne. All in all, the night was going just as well as she could ever expect. After leaving the gala early – and spending quality time with her husband – Allie had changed into a different dress, this one slightly more revealing and playful. While she tended to be modest in public, here with her friends she felt the most at ease. There was plenty of food set out in the glass garden she’d had erected for the party. The night stars were bright through the glass panels and alcohol and music were plentiful. When Allie factored in that Lucius had kicked Muffy to the curb, the night truly couldn’t get better.
She turned to the person next to her, her lips rising. “I’m sorry, I was lost in my head. What was that?”













