Astrid's POV:
I followed Dominic onto the dance floor where we enjoyed our first dance together. It felt so good to be with him in public without having to worry about Isabella or anyone else trying to destroy me or steal my mate.
As Dominic deftly guided me, I rested my head on his shoulder and blissfully followed his lead, inhaling his intoxicating scent. A part of me wished we were alone. But then I noticed Alpha Salem out of the corner of my eye. He sat by himself, looking lost and almost devastated, like something tragic had happened. I scanned the room for his sister, thinking Kathleen might be able to cheer him up. However, she was nowhere to be seen. I’d go to him after my dance with Dominic to make sure he was all right.
The end of the song approached, and Dominic kissed me softly, releasing me only when the last note drifted into silence. As we left the dance floor, I saw Beta Alexander talking to a servant, gesticulating wildly. My eyes shifted to Carolina, who sat with he
