Chapter 11

From the realm of literature, listen to people carefully, and as a precaution, don't believe everything they say."

The girl with the peculiar appearance, previously called Blaine, approached me, ignoring greetings from others. She stood near me, staring at my face with curious eyes before surprising me by extending her hand towards me suddenly.

"I'm Lynn. Nice to meet you!"

She spoke formally towards me, and I hesitated before extending my hand as well, but it ended up with Jungkook pulling me behind him after Lynn's handshake. We all sat together on a couch, following Jungkook's lead.

He gestured with his hand towards Victoria, the intimidating one, who stood hesitantly before emptying what was in her bag.

"As expected, he only asked me about her!"

She pointed to the end of her statement, and my face showed signs of confusion. What was my role in all of this?

I was the only one seemingly puzzled, so I remained silent, listening to what they were saying about the matter.

"What exactly did you tell them?"

He asked, placing one leg over the other, looking at her attentively. She sighed, a hint of frustration appearing on her forehead.

"They asked me if her powers had awakened or not. I told them they haven't, and the only solution is for him to sacrifice his life for her. It would be more humiliating than punishment for someone close to you in the tribe!"

She spoke proudly of what she had accomplished, and others started commenting on what I couldn't understand or absorb.

"Leader! Alex and I did as instructed, and we found out that they deliberately made Kevin lose control and kill that werewolf."

Liam added seriously, and Tom nodded in agreement, making everyone look at them. Didn't Matthew tell me before that there was a peace treaty? What was all this nonsense?

"They are trying to exploit Lisa because she is known for her loyalty to the tribe and overthrow us!"

Jungkook said with a serious tone, making everyone look at them. It seemed like we were on the brink of a war that we wouldn't survive if we overlooked a small detail!

"What do you mean, Leader?"

Ivan asked anxiously, followed by Milla, who added her concern.

"Yes, Leader. I mean, Lisa is our friend, and even if she is from that tribe, she won't stab us in the back!"

Everyone was tense when Jungkook mentioned Lisa's name, making me realize how attached they were to her.

"I know that. Lisa is not a traitor, but that alpha doesn't trust us. He will do the impossible to take Alicia. Therefore, we need someone capable of overcoming my barriers!"

Jungkook continued, adjusting his position on the couch, and it seemed that others understood more than I did.

"Since you don't allow anyone other than Lisa and Matthew, he will make sure they use them for his benefit!"

Jimin added, leaning to take a bottle of wine from under the table in the lounge, surprising me with why they had placed it there.

"Come on, let's play truth or dare, as usual... The loser has to drink until intoxicated!"

He declared with enthusiasm as Liam rushed to a certain place, returning quickly with about twelve bottles of red wine.

Everyone seemed excited about the game, except for Victoria, who suddenly disappeared, and Lynn, who also ascended. Is it not okay to play with them and take the risk?

"Alicia, the rules are simple! Each time one of us asks a question or chooses a dare, everyone must either answer or perform the requested task. Anyone who avoids it has to drink a glass!"

Eve explained, and I nodded, sitting in the circle holding the glass filled by Milla.

Two questions will be asked, answered by everyone in turn, then the bottle will be spun, and whoever it points to will play Truth or Dare!

It was Alex's turn to explain the game, and they were all ready. The choice fell on Eve, and she started asking questions.

She smiled mischievously, making me regret accepting to play with them, but there was no turning back now.

"So, companions, who was the last person you had an intimate encounter with?"

She asked boldly, making me gasp in shock. Everyone rolled their eyes in boredom, realizing she always asked this question.

"Kevin," Alex answered nonchalantly, widening my eyes as I saw them both sitting calmly. What on earth? Was it so easy to disclose this?

"Tom!"

Mila followed, mentioning a name I had never heard before, and Liam's eyebrow twitched with irritation.

"I did it with Mila!"

Liam spoke next, exactly, while Ken and Ivan contented themselves with drinking.

Everyone stared at me after that, and I sipped my drink, trying to act indifferent. I thought they would continue playing, uninterested, but I was wrong.

"Really? I thought you did it with the leader when you were in his room yesterday. What a shame."

Eve added with disappointment, making me blink with surprise. Why did this bother them so much? Wasn't he accustomed to being intimate with girls?

"What the hell? He just forced me to sleep there, and does entering his room necessarily mean I had to be intimate with him?"

"Not necessarily, but he doesn't allow anyone to enter there... Scarlett used to do it, but only if she really did it, so I expected that!"

Alex explained, increasing my confusion. He told me that no one was allowed to enter, but I didn't know why suddenly the truth bothered me. He was free!

"Anyway, let's get back to our game. What is the best kiss you've ever had, and with whom?"

Jimin interrupted, causing Jungkook to ignore him. He spun the bottle, avoiding eye contact with Alex, who sighed, pulling the empty bottle. Everyone looked at me with envy.

"Oh, Leader, do you know how long I've waited for an opportunity like this?"

Liam said dramatically, and Jungkook, annoyed, replied, "Just speak, and if you try to evade, remember that I will punish you."

His body shivered in fear, and it seemed he regretted getting his golden opportunity. Nevertheless, he swallowed hard, finally speaking.

"Show us your kissing skills, Leader!"

Okay, they've crossed all limits. What curse had befallen them with these challenges?

Everyone seemed excited about the idea, except for me, and even Kevin started whistling, while the girls cheered loudly.

"Can I volunteer for that with you?"

Eve spoke cheekily, making Jungkook ignore her, turning towards me. The piercing gaze made me feel my body tensing suddenly. Even though I tried to escape, he made me more entangled by holding my head with both hands.

I was about to drift and reciprocate without any valid reason, but I hesitated when I remembered we were not alone. The surroundings were silent, with only the sounds of that suddenly sticky kiss. He refused to back away, despite knowing he had taken away all my oxygen!