“And what is it that you want, Eli?” “Hmm. But it’s my turn now, Mia. Truth or dare?” The temptation to demand an answer is strong, but I push it down. “I just told you all of my truths, an embarrassing amount, in fact, so I think I’ll pick dare.” His brows lift. “Are you sure?” His tone is somewhere between a warning and a challenge. Excitement and trepidation take hold of me, and for a second, I consider changing my mind. We’re in a restaurant full of people—over half of which know who he is—what could he really even dare me to do? I nod, taking a bite of my lamb. It’s as tender as I
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