The circle tightened, every face turned toward her. Lena’s pulse thudded in her ears.

“Truth or dare?” someone called out.

Her mouth went dry. She could say truth. She could avoid it but the crowd wasn’t waiting.

“Dare! Dare! Dare!” the chant rose louder and louder, stomping on the floor.

Lena’s eyes flicked to Dora. Her friend was grinning, cheeks pink, clearly enjoying the chaos. The look in her eyes said it all don’t you ...