POV: Allie

He had pleasured me with his hands, hoping to make love with me, but I wasn't ready, and I told him no, for now. I thought he would be furious, but he didn't make an issue out of it. He understood that I had just left my abusive husband and needed time to heal and mend my broken heart. He led me out of the private room, and we walked back to the dance floor together, having so much fun with Mira and Martin, who seemed to be enjoying the night as well.

Mira was dancing with Chris when we got back, and they looked so cute together....