Vanessa
Zooming into the track, I rolled my windows up as Ryan reduced the car’s speed, and stopped before the crowd of spectators, staff, reporters and other racers with their managers.
I jerked forward, managing to stop myself in time from slamming my face on the dashboard, excited laughter bubbling in my throat.
The speed, having so much more intensity, had been nothing compared to the night of the banquet. Yet somehow, I remained calm, enjoying the vibrations of the car on my skin and the wind in my hair. I allowed myself to enjoy the moment despite the looming danger ahead of us. I had decided to worry about it tomorrow when the time actually came. For now, it was just Ryan and I,
That was enough for me.
Beside me, Ryan laughed, the sound low and rich, at my near face palm accide
