NOW THE BALL WAS FUN! The dances were easy because all of them just required you to follow your partner. It proved helpful with my mind stuck on my ring. I couldn't wait to show it off when the girls finally caught up with us. Alek and I both turned red as the men teased us, while Sian, Kass and Loi exclaimed over the ring and gave me tight hugs.

'Happy, Cat?' Sian gave me a firm look.

I nodded rapidly, feeling the tears prickle again.

'Yes, yes!'

We ...