Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

"Hey, bro..."

"You've been crashing here for five days now. The Falcone family sent word. You either head back on your own, or they're sending someone to fetch you."

Kruz's shoulders slumped, his energy draining away. "I get it," he muttered.

Gone was his usual lively spirit. He trudged back to his room, dragging his feet as he packed his things.

Flora watched him leave, clicking her tongue in sympathy. "Poor guy," she thought.

"It's getting late. Time for a bath and bed," Connor announced, standing up and pulling Flora to her feet.

Flora obediently followed him, a stark contrast to her fierce demeanor during the day.

...

The next morning, after breakfast, Beck drove Kruz to the station.

"Flora, I'm heading out. Don't forget about me, okay? Make sure you reply to my messages!" Kruz said, his voice heavy with sadness. His biggest takeaway from this trip to Austenberg was meeting Flora. Leaving her was the hardest part.

"Yeah, yeah," Flora responded lazily, thinking he was being overly dramatic.

get the chance, come visit

the thought of parting from Flora, and he knew

Wait a sec...

there a medical competition coming

would definitely be

this, Kruz's sadness melted away, replaced by a spark of

charts, rivaling the best professionals. Her control over the race

Hehe...

he'd have her as his navigator. Together, they'd dominate

everyone who ever

of his thoughts, Flora just felt a shiver seeing his creepy

really

want to go, but Connor's glare was practically piercing him. If

looking back every few steps, with Moss trailing behind him,

car, Kruz got

Mom says if she doesn't see you tonight, she's sending someone to

were born just a

counts. Plus, I made a great catch this

"What catch?"

met Flora! She's not just a pretty face, she's a total badass!