The Long Island Raceway stretched out before us under the afternoon sun, the asphalt shimmering with heat. The roar of engines filled the at, borgin – back memories I’d thought long buried. Astrid and I stood in our racing suits, and for a moment, I felt nineteen again.

Remember your last time here?” Astrid’s voice was gentle.

1 nodded, my that tight. “How could I forget? Haven’t touched a car since Rachel’s accident.”

She bumped my shoulder lightly. I never dared bring you to places like this before. But now that you’re free… She gestured at the track. “Rachel brought us here to blow off steam, remember? It’s time to remember who you were before the Parkers.”

A smile tugged at my lips despite myself. “You’re right.”

I was a scared country girl back then, working part–time at a local clinic, until Rachel Hayes swept into my life like a whirlwind. She’d taught me everything, Then came the accident, and everything changed.

“Well, well!” A voice cut through my thoughts. Astrid Wilson!”

Astrid and I turned toward the sound. One of the men at the center of the group was waving at us.

“Felix Thompson!” Astrid smiled warmly. “Didn’t

expect to see you here!”

nodded. “It’s been a while. His gaze shifted to me in my red racing

and strode toward us with confident steps, his smile bright and charming. And who’s this

made the introductions.

this is Felix Thompson, the Thompson family heir who just returned from his extended European studies

recently summoned home by an ultimatum from his father. The Thompson family had deep ties with Parker

Blake.

His smile widened. “Though I must say, I’m

studies, Mr. Thompson,” I replied diplomatically, watching

“You’ve been telling tales about me, haven’t you? How else would she know

laughed, “your reputation

raised an eyebrow. “Or your

we made our way toward the track. Felix’s friends had drifted closer, openly curious about the newcomer in their midst. I could feel their

York racing circuit before, Felix said, his tone

could respond, Astrid jumped in. “She’s a rookie. Want

then.” He gestured to the

themselves: “Classic Felix,

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