Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 2323

Magdalen burst into laughter, "Sounds good."

She handed the deck of cards to Amiee. "While Amiee shuffles, let me explain the rules. It's simple: high card wins. The person with the highest card gets to make a request, and the person with the lowest card faces a penalty. You choose: Truth or Dare. Got it?"

Everyone agreed, and Amiee quickly shuffled the cards.

Each person drew three cards. It couldn't be simpler.

When the cards were revealed, Magdalen had the highest card, while Marina had the lowest.

Susanna, who had been somewhat on guard, relaxed. She had thought maybe someone could manipulate the deck, but it seemed she was worried over nothing!

Magdalen, gripping her winning cards, couldn't hide her glee. She turned to Marina, "Your pick, truth or dare?"

Marina, catching the mischievous glint in Magdalen's eye, was about to opt for truth when Susanna, rather coolly, interjected, "Marina's definitely going for truth!"

Marina blinked, turning to Susanna in surprise, "How did you guess, Ms. Murphy?"

They weren't exactly close, making Susanna's comment all the more unexpected.

"Marina doesn't like Mr. Foster. Imagine how awkward it would be if she had to kiss him on a dare," Susanna said, her gaze sharp on Marina.

Estelle, watching the exchange, simply smiled, "Awkward? It's not like they haven't kissed before!"

Susanna didn't dare retort against Estelle and kept silent.

"That settles it then! Dare!" Magdalen declared, "Off you go, Marina. Give Mr. Foster a passionate kiss, at least a minute long."

Susanna hastily added, "I was just kidding. Let Marina decide for herself!"

Marina gave Susanna a cool glance, then smiled at Magdalen, "Right, wasn't I supposed to choose? Why decide for me?"

"The first round's my call. Get going!" Magdalen's voice was bright and clear.

Marina hesitated, "Can I choose truth instead?"

Throwing caution to the wind, Marina leaned in and pressed her lips to Carson's.

His lips were soft, slightly cool.

Carson, taken aback, fluttered his long eyelashes.

The crowd around them cheered as Marina's heart raced, her lips frozen against his, waiting for the minute to pass.

Suddenly, Carson gently sucked in a breath, causing Marina's eyes to widen in shock. She wanted to pull away, but he gently held the back of her head.

Half-lidded, Carson murmured against her lips, "How much longer?"

Marina, her mind a whirl, instinctively replied, "A minute."

With a low hum, Carson then deepened the kiss.