The wine was strong, spiced, and warm. It moved through Dustin’s body like lava, slow but powerful, heating him from the core out. “Do be careful with that,” Nicolae warned. “It is a treat that should be indulged of with caution. It is quite strong.” Dustin laughed out loud at the warning. If Nicolae only knew…
The effects were both enjoyable and quick. The wine brought life to limbs and an ease of expression that explained the smiles and the dancing far more than just the company of good friends. So when Christina approached them both with the playful demand to dance, Dustin didn’t balk when Nicolae pulled him up and dragged him towards the trampled circle of grass. He did, however, shake his head when Nicolae dramatically pulled him close and smiled back. “I don’t know how to dance to t
