CHAPTER TWENTY Rescues & LiesDeep in the night, Zacke's lips were locked onto Victoria. They stayed that way for a long time, until Victoria rubbed her hand on Zacke's side. “Oww, oww.” “Oh, sorry!” said Victoria and drew back. “It's okay. Just take it easy there, cougar,” Zacke smiled. “Don't want to paw this cub to death.” “Funny. Age difference jokes.” Victoria withdrew to her own side. “That ends the kissing portion of the date.” “This is an official date. And I just blew it.” Zacke held his side. They both straightened in their seats and stared ahead. Miller Grade was an old road that connected Sea Valley to the next city over, Santa Nina. It was less travelled than the newer, safer road a few miles away. It was known for two things: dangerous, twisty curves over narrow roads

