The Love Dare: One Game, One Kiss, One Night That Changes Everything.

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ed an eyebrow, crossing my arms. "Jax, you've had enough to drink tonight," I said, trying to sound firm. "You're going to regret it in the morning." "Relax, babe," he said, cracking o

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bracing myself for whatever nonsense was about to come out of his mouth. "You have really pretty eyes," he said, his words slightly slurred. For a moment, I felt my cheeks heat up-until I noticed the five empty beer cans scattered across the counter. "Jax," I said, my tone firm. "It's time for bed." "But it's still early," he protested, his

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treatment. Finally, I managed to hoist him onto the bed, collapsing beside him as I tried to catch my breath. I turned to look at him, my mind drifting back to the almost-kiss at the party. A small smile crept onto my face as I remembered the way he'd looked at me. But before I could get up, his hand shot out, grabbing my wrist and pulling me back down. In one swift motion, he flipped us over, pinning me benea

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as I took in the room around me. This was Jax's room. And Jax himself was lying next to me, shirtless and still asleep. I bolted upright, scrambling off the bed and stumbling

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id suddenly, sitting up and rubbing his eyes. "Okay," I said, trying to sound casual as I headed for the stairs. "Are those Jax's clothes?" he asked, his eyes narrowing. "Maybe," I said quickly. "Why are y

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mile. But the smile didn't last long. The memories of what happened before the kiss came flooding back-the way that guy at the party had grabbed me, the way his hands had felt on my sk

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r the right moment to bring something up. "Jax told me something yesterday," he said finally, his tone casual but his eyes sharp. "Oh?" I

tell you?" Bridget said, her voice rising. "You must always tell me when something like this happens!" "It slipped my mind," I muttered, avoiding her gaze. "Slipped your mind, my ass," Bridget said, shaking her head. "Next time this happens, you come straight to me. I'll give t

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nd. I was paralyzed. I had to watch as he unzipped his pants while I tried as hard as possible to

**Nigh

kly turned on the lamp on my nightstand and looked around my room. I'm alone. Alone and safe. There's no one here b

me. I'm safe.* I repeated the words to myself, trying to calm my racing heart. But every time I closed my eyes, I

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