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Larry hesitated for a second, unsure how to respond. But what Quinlyn said made sense. No matter how much he loved pushing his limits, he’d never drag a kid into something dangerous like this.

Stanley seemed to get the point. He could feel something stir in his chest. He gritted his teeth and shot Quinlyn a look. I get it. You’re looking out for Larry. He’s my friend. I’ve got this. Get out of the car. I’ll take over”

Quinly didn’t budge. She kept her hands tight on the seatbelt, turned her face away, and stared straight ahead, her eyes calm and unshaken.

Just then, the cars in the next lane started honking.

A guy with messy yellow hair leaned out the window and shouted, “Larry! If you’re scared, go home and drink some milk! Don’t waste our time. Damn, it’s just a race! Why are you guys acting like we’re saying goodbye? Let’s go already!”

Then the others joined in, shouting and laughing.

The noise was getting to Stanley. He knew he wasn’t going to convince Quinlyn to change her mind. He grabbed Larry by the collar, yanked him closer, and growled with fiery eyes. “Get my sister back safely. You hear me?”

Once he barked the order. Stanley shoved Larry away and darted toward the stands to fire up his laptop, ready to monitor

the race.

On the big screen by the starting line, the countdown had already begun. Engines roared as the cars revved up, the tension building-

Through the deafening noise, Larry glanced at Quinlyn, looking like she was asking for trouble. He muttered under his breath as he started his engine, the sound roaring to life. “Better hold on tight. If you get tossed out, don’t expect me to catch

you.

Quinlyn gave him a small nod, her expression still calm. “Mm.”

Right as she finished, the countdown hit zero..

The cars shot forward, engines roaring like a pack of wild animals released from their cages.

leading the race right from the start. The vast mountain view ahead of him made him feel. unstoppable. He glanced over his shoulder at his

This mountain path? I own

finished bragging than Stanley’s

Stop showing off. Slow down

“What’s your deal, man? Why are you into troublemaking kids like her? She’s not even close to

voice full of irritation. “Don’t you dare

he spoke about Quinlyn. “She’s amazing, but someone like you wouldn’t understand. If she tells you

Larry chuckled, shaking his head. He couldn’t believe how obsessed Stanley was. “You really want me, a professional driver, to listen to a kid? You’re trying

you out, Stanley retorted, his voice colder now. But

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bickering back and forth, a car sped

one of

thousand.” Larry mattered, suddenly feeling less competitive. He turned to Quinlyn with a grin, “Looks like I’m not going for the win today because of you. Maybe I should

opened his mouth to argue, but before he could speak, Quinlyn’s clear, calmn voice came through the feed. “Okay”

ahead, her expression serious. Something about the way she held herself piqued

Quinlyn warned, “Watch the road. It’s dangers.”

a kid–but his amusement quickly faded as he saw the car in front of him suddenly slow down. The

breath, jerking the wheel to the side

car swerved into his lane, blocking him

realized the driver

idiots!” Larry snapped.

the radio. “If they trap you between both of them, you’re in serious trouble

view would be blockerl. If the car behind him hit him just right, he’d be shoved off the road and sent flying

knew that well. He slammed the gas and tried to speed up to pass

car behind him wasn’t letting up. It stayed right on his tail.

palms. The other two cars were closing in, squeezing him from

calm voice rang in his

for a moment, his heart racing. “What?”

thought he’d misheard her.

Quinlyn’s voice came again, steady and clear. “Ram it. Otherwise, it’ll

the passenger seat. There she was–Quinlyn, sitting up straight, sunlight streaming through the window and making her little face glow.

telling him to crash