Talented Hairess A Rose with Thorns

"It's just a game. Are you really scared of this?"

Hearing the crowd's teasing, Nancy didn't want to appear weak. She lifted her chin defiantly and replied, "Who says I'm afraid? I'm just thinking about who to kiss, alright? How hard can that be?"

Nancy figured she would just pretend to kiss someone and trick the group. It wasn't like she really had to go through with it.

"Woohoo! Nancy is so courageous. She's not like the others who are so shy and hesitant!"

"Yeah! Let's go, Nancy! We're all waiting for a show."

With the encouragement ringing in her ears, Nancy had no choice but to stand up and head toward the exit of the private room. She silently hoped she would run into a woman outside so she wouldn't have to pretend to kiss a man for this dare. "Nance."

Just as Nancy Stepped out of the room, she spotted Jacob rushing toward her, and her

expression froze.

Jacob caught a whiff of the alcohol on her and frowned. "What are you doing, drinking so much?"

standing here? Don't forget your dare to kiss the first man you meet! Hurry

too drunk to recognize

hadn't arrived in time, would Nancy

displeased demeanor, Nancy blurted out, "He's not good

smirked dangerously. "I'm not good enough? Nancy, your back isn't

washing over her as she gaped at Jacob. She couldn't believe he said

spoken quietly enough for only the two of them to hear, but the crowd in the private room began urging her on

doing? Don't forget what you have to do. A bet is

to change my

2/2

exchange me with?" Jacob's eyes narrowed

none of

how he had been cold to her lately made Nancy even angrier, and she snapped back defiantly. "It's just a

play with me," he said

by a palpable aggression. Nancy felt like prey being stalked by a wolf, fear