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Two truths, one lie

Author: Déra Brown
last update Last Updated: 2024-07-13 07:15:54

Rylan turned to look at the next person beside him and smirked.

“What is it?” Elara, the next person, asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Am I the only one wondering what game it is?” he asked no one in particular.

Zyra smirked at Marcus. “We have a lot of games to be played, calm down... everyone will get their turn.” She said with a smile, and they all cheered happily.

Marcus snapped his fingers, signaling one of his men to bring something over. In a few minutes, about two of his men returned with a basket.

“Here we go,” Marcus said, taking the basket from them. “Inside this basket are lists of games we can play. We have Truth or Dare, Two Truths and a Lie, and a few other fun activities.”

The pack members leaned in, their curiosity piqued.

“Alright,” Marcus continued, “let's start with a classic. Truth or Dare. We’ll go around in a circle, and you get to choose whether you want to answer a question truthfully or take on a dare. Sound good?”

Everyone nodded, excitement buzzing through the
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