Chapter Twenty
With a strained smile, I continue swaying my hips and lean closer to Allegra. “Is that what I think it is?” I say, glancing towards the girl with the platter.
Allegra puts on her playful half-smile and says, “You bet it is.”
The word ‘ecstasy’ runs through my head, but it probably has some cool street name I don’t know, so I say nothing, opting instead for a forced giggle.
Allegra moves past me, her shoulders and head bobbing up and down in time to the music. “Shall I get us some?”
“Oh yeah,” I say with a laugh. “I’d love to try some.”
“Awesome. I’ll be right back.”
“No, wait.” I grab her arm and pull her back. Someone gives me an odd look, so I smile, let go of Allegra, and start dancing again. “I was joking. I don’t … do that kinda thing.”
“Oh, come on. Don’t be su
