The game continued, each spin bringing a new wave of laughter and shared stories. Ciara, watching the playful banter and the genuine joy in the room, felt a warmth spread through her.
"Your turn, Ciara," Galen said, his voice a soft murmur in her ear. "Spin the bottle."
Ciara took the bottle, her fingers tracing the ribbon as she spun it with a gentle flick of her wrist. The bottle spun slowly, then landed with a soft thud.
Her heart skipped a beat. The bottle pointed directly at Galen.
"Oh, wow," Ciara said, her cheeks flushing with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. "Truth or dare?"
Galen grinned, his eyes sparkling with a playful challenge. "Dare."
The room held its breath as Ciara posed her dare to Galen. The air crackled with anticipation, a mix of playful excitement and a
