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.

the chance, come visit me on

and he

Wait a sec...

competition coming up on

definitely be

Kruz's sadness melted away, replaced

rivaling the best professionals. Her control over the race was so good, she could outmatch any

Hehe...

to Lone Island, he'd have her as his navigator. Together, they'd dominate the

up everyone who ever

of his thoughts, Flora just felt a shiver seeing his

really leaving

to go, but Connor's glare was practically piercing him. If he didn't leave

away, looking back every few steps, with Moss

in the car, Kruz got a

she's sending someone to drag you

born just a

I made a great

"What catch?"

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