Daelan's POV.
I almost choked on my drink when I heard Cassie signed up for the next race. One second she was just sulking by the fire and now, she was throwing herself into a game designed to break bones and pride. I stood there, completely stunned and watching her move toward the lineup with that stubborn fire blazing in her eyes.
What the hell was she thinking?
She wasn’t even fully sober, her steps just slightly off. My first instinct was to pull her back and tell her to sit the hell down, but then I caught the determination in her face, real, hard-edged determination.
I had no idea she needed to race, but deep within me just wanted her to enjoy herself as she clearly seemed to be doing right now. I didn’t know what her deal was, but I didn’t step in.
But seeing she wasn’t allow
