" Hi, Dean,” Allie says breathlessly. “Hey, Allie.” His voice is like hot water sliding over a polished floor. “How’s that boyfriend of yours treating you?” Allie smiles, her face getting a little pink. “Really well, thanks.” “Good.” Dean reaches out to give my long ponytail a gentle tug. “And how’s that husband of yours treating you, Liv?” I meet his gaze, my heart thumping at the potent combi- nation of heat and tenderness in his eyes. “He does all right.” “Guess he’d better work harder, huh?” “Couldn’t hurt.” “God, you two. Get a room.” Allie fans herself with a magazine and rolls her eyes. "